Staff Accountant

Crestoperations; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crest Operations Staff Accountant will join the Corporate Accounting & Finance team to own month-end close, prepare financial statements, and support audit requests with GAAP-compliant documentation. This role demands precision, methodical work, and strong analytical skills to produce accurate information.

You will reconcile general ledger activity, analyze variances, and collaborate with accounts payable and other departments to maintain internal controls and clear, factual reporting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts; 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 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

Month-end close

General ledger reconciliation

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

Windows applications

Audit support

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

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.