Staff Accountant

Emergency Care Partners, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Care Partners, LLC is seeking an accounting professional to handle fixed assets, depreciation, and month-end close tasks. The role includes intercompany reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis, with responsibility for AP software administration and vendor tax reporting.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; ERP systems and close-management tools a plus.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset records and monthly depreciation.
• Prepare amortization of prepaid and intangible assets.
• Generate accounting entries in lease accounting software.
• Identify monthly expense accruals.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare intercompany entries and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Complete assigned close tasks by deadlines on the month-end close calendar.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses for monthly reviews.
• Prepare PBC requests and supporting workpapers for audits.
• Review invoices for accuracy and proper documentation in AP.
• Administer expense management software and train new users.
• Administer credit card program and provide backup for AP tasks.
• Guide AP staff; manage 1099 reporting and year-end vendor tax reporting.
• Gather budgeting data and identify process improvements.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses; support management with projects.
• Utilize emerging technologies to automate accounting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Expense management software

Close-management tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintains fixed asset records and calculates monthly depreciation
• Prepares amortization of prepaid and intangible assets
• Generates accounting entries in lease accounting software
• Identifies required monthly expense accruals
• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close
• Prepares intercompany entries and reconciles intercompany balances across entities
• Completes assigned close tasks by the deadlines on the month-end close calendar
• Prepares balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis to support monthly financial statement review
• Prepares PBC requests and supporting workpapers for financial statement audits

Accounts Payable

• Reviews invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, account coding, and supporting documentation
• Serves as administrator for the company’s expense management software, including the setup and training of new users
• Serves as administrator for the company’s credit card program
• Provides backup to key Accounts Payable functions, including invoice and expense reimbursement processing, credit card reconciliations, and check runs
• Provides guidance and support to Accounts Payable staff
• Manages 1099 reporting and other year-end vendor tax reporting requirements

Other

• Assists with gathering data for budgeting and other reporting needs of the organization
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement in assigned areas and assists with implementing those enhancements
• Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis as requested
• Supports management with various projects and tasks as needed
• Uses emerging technologies to help automate and improve day-to-day accounting processes

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Experience

• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems, expense management software, and close-management tools a plus
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Skills

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential financial information