Staff Accountant: Month-End Close Pro, GAAP & Analytics

Staffmark Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Staff Accountant for direct hire in Lafayette, LA. The role offers an annual salary of $55,000–$70,000 with a 1st shift schedule. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience are required, along with solid knowledge of U.S.

GAAP and ERP systems. The position involves month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and various financial duties. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems, expense management software, or close-management tools preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
• Prepare prepaid and intangible asset amortization schedules.
• Generate lease accounting entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Identify and record monthly accruals.
• Prepare intercompany entries and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Complete month-end close tasks according to established deadlines.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and requested documentation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Expense management software

Close-management tools

Job description

Staffmark Group is hiring a Staff Accountant for direct hire in Lafayette, LA. The role offers an annual salary of $55,000–$70,000 with a 1st shift schedule. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience are required, along with solid knowledge of U.S.

GAAP and ERP systems. The position involves month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and various financial duties. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), excellent