Staff Accountant

Crest Industries; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Accountant at Crest Operations, part of Crest Industries, supports the Corporate Accounting & Finance team by owning recurring accounting tasks and ensuring GAAP compliance with rigorous documentation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least two years of experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills, analytical ability, and attention to detail.

This role requires autonomous work, meeting deadlines, and clear, factual communication across corporate and division

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.
• Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence.
• Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and communicate concisely.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready supporting schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to system data; investigate discrepancies through resolution.
• Perform the monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.
• Support accounts payable while maintaining segregation of duties and internal controls.
• Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.
• Analyze period variances and provide concise, fact-based explanations.
• Record journal entries and system imports with complete support, correct coding, and GAAP and policy compliance.
• Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements and findings directly.
• Master system and process details; implement approved improvements without compromising controls.
• Maintain current policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.
• Own ad hoc analysis and special projects within defined priorities and deadlines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger reconciliation

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Windows applications

Job description

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is a precise, analytical contributor to Crest Operations' Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The role independently owns recurring accounting work, applies GAAP and established controls, and produces complete, well-supported financial information. The successful individual works patiently and methodically, investigates variances to root cause, and communicates conclusions in a direct, factual manner. Success requires sustained focus, disciplined follow-through, sound judgment, and an exceptional commitment to accuracy, documentation, and consistent process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready supporting schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to system data; investigate discrepancies through resolution.
• Perform the monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.
• Support accounts payable while maintaining segregation of duties and internal controls.
• Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.
• Analyze period variances and provide concise, fact-based explanations.
• Record journal entries and system imports with complete support, correct coding, and GAAP and policy compliance.
• Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements and findings directly.
• Master system and process details; implement approved improvements without compromising controls.
• Maintain current policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.
• Own ad hoc analysis and special projects within defined priorities and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and audit support.
• Strong Excel and Windows application skills; ERP system experience required.
• Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence.
• Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and follow work through completion; communicates in a concise, factual, and professional manner.

We know how difficult it is to manage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958, we’ve seen our share of struggles. We’ve failed. We’ve learned and we’ve adapted. We will continue to grow and evolve to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. To do this, there are three forces that we leverage that will not change: Our Solid Foundation, Innovation, and The Right People. When we bring these three forces together, we get a forward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but also supports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we put the right people in the right seats, with the skill sets that fit our customers’ challenges and we work hard to develop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home, no matter where they are from. We place each other above egos because, at Crest, our coworkers are like your family. And like family, we believe in honest and clear communication so that the path towards our customers’ success is a united effort.

Crest Operations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Crest Operations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Crest Operations will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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