Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Close & Reporting Lead

Iem-69206e5b; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Disability insurance

Job summary

IEM seeks a Full-Time Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting and financial reporting team in Baton Rouge. You will own substantial portions of the close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve reporting.

The role requires 2–5 years of US GAAP experience, a bachelor's degree, and the ability to work hybrid (office 1–3 days weekly).

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience with US GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statements.
• Public accounting or external audit support experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to explain drivers.
• Ability to work from home or Baton Rouge office 1–3 days weekly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and document variances.
• Produce income statement and balance sheet analytics for management.
• Support external audits with schedules and explanations.
• Assist in implementing accounting changes related to FASB updates.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

IEM seeks a Full-Time Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting and financial reporting team in Baton Rouge. You will own substantial portions of the close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve reporting.

The role requires 2–5 years of US GAAP experience, a bachelor's degree, and the ability to work hybrid (office 1–3 days weekly).