Staff Accountant

Crest Operations, LLC; Pineville (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Operations, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The role requires precise, analytical work, GAAP knowledge, and strong communication of conclusions with thorough documentation.

The successful candidate will independently own month-end close activities, prepare audit-ready financial statements, and support internal controls. Attention to detail and disciplined follow-through are essential to accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit support is expected.
• Strong Excel and Windows applications skills; ERP experience is required.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities and complete them accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare timely, audit-ready financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolution.
• Support accounts payable while maintaining internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Record journal entries and system imports with proper coding and GAAP compliance.
• Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate findings clearly.
• Maintain policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.

Skills

GAAP

Internal controls

Account reconciliation

Audit support

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

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.