Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

Foster Marketing, LLC; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional environment

Ownership of accounting functions

Job summary

Foster Marketing, LLC in Lafayette, LA seeks a Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting with accuracy and minimal supervision, including ledgers, bank reconciliations, and financial records.

With 8–10+ years of hands-on experience, the candidate will handle A/R, A/P, payroll support, and assist with financial analysis, ensuring timely, organized documentation; CPA is not required.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of hands-on accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare bank and credit-card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Assist with payroll and related accounting records, as applicable.
• Support tax preparation and provide information to outside accountants as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Lafayette, LA
Experience: 8-10+ years

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years of hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience and be comfortable managing day-to-day accounting functions with accuracy and minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare bank and credit-card reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and financial analysis
• Assist with payroll and related accounting records, as applicable
• Support tax preparation and provide information to outside accountants as needed
• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• CPA license is not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing or handling the full accounting cycle
• Experience working with small or mid-sized businesses
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, solutions-oriented thinker
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• A professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of important accounting functions

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your accounting/bookkeeping experience, including the accounting software you have worked with and the types of businesses or organizations you have supported.

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