Operations Accountant I

The Lemoine Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LEMOINE Disaster Recovery is seeking an Operations Accountant to support project operations, financial processes, and accounting compliance across disaster recovery projects. You will work closely with project teams and leadership to ensure accurate reporting and efficient accounts payable processing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors and trade partners, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience.
• Full-cycle accounting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Management Teams to review job cost estimates, projections, and monthly reports for compliance.
• Communicate with project teams on bonding, insurance, contracts, and other job-related matters.
• Provide financial information, reporting, and analysis.
• Support contracts, schedules, and subcontract documentation to meet project requirements.
• Manage Full-Cycle Accounts Payable: process AP transactions, data entry, invoice reviews, audits, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely payments and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Vendors and Trade Partners to resolve billing, payment, and compliance issues.
• Coordinate certificates of insurance, lien waivers, and subcontract documentation.
• Support financial and controller functions with weekly payments, WIP, and monthly reporting.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Full-cycle accounting

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Operations Accountant

LEMOINE Disaster Recovery

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Operations Accountant to join our team and play a critical role in supporting project operations, financial processes, and accounting compliance across our disaster recovery projects.

This position works directly with project management teams, vendors, trade partners, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient accounts payable processing, and adherence to company accounting procedures. The ideal candidate will have accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

What You'll Do

Partner with Project Management Teams

• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures through the review and analysis of job cost estimates, projections, and monthly reports.
• Communicate regularly with project teams regarding bonding, insurance, contracts, and other job-related matters.
• Respond to requests for financial information, reporting, and analysis.
• Provide operational support for project-related contracts, correspondence, schedules, and subcontract documentation to meet project requirements.

Manage Full-Cycle Accounts Payable

• Process accounts payable transactions, including data entry, invoice review, audits, and vendor reconciliations.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of payment processing while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Collaborate with Vendors and Trade Partners

• Work closely with vendors, subcontractors, and trade partners to resolve billing, payment, and compliance issues.
• Monitor and manage required documentation, including certificates of insurance, lien waivers, and other subcontract requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and trade partners to ensure proper submission and approval of payment documentation.

Support Financial and Controller Functions

• Prepare and submit weekly proposed project payments in accordance with contractual payment terms.
• Assist with work-in-progress reporting, job cost projections, and other monthly financial reporting activities.
• Support the Controller with various accounting and financial analysis projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.