Staff Accountant

Crest Industries; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Industries is seeking a meticulous Staff Accountant to join Crest Operations' Corporate Accounting & Finance team. You will own month-end close activities, prepare audit-ready financial statements, reconcile ledgers, and support internal controls.

The role demands accuracy, methodical work, and clear communication of conclusions. With 2+ years of accounting experience and solid GAAP knowledge, you will analyze variances, document findings, and contribute to ad hoc analyses while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close.
• 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 standards.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities; complete accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare timely, audit-ready financial statements and schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.
• Support accounts payable while maintaining internal controls.
• Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.
• Analyze period variances and provide concise explanations.
• Record journal entries and system imports with GAAP compliance.
• Liaise between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements clearly.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Windows

ERP system

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.