Staff Accountant (Remote) - Close, Reconcile & Report

RethinkFirst; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote-first workplace

Flexible paid time off

11 company holidays

Job summary

RethinkFirst in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. This role will perform day-to-day accounting activities and support the month-end close.

You will ensure timely financial reporting, assist auditors, and help maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance, with a remote-first environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Preferred undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance with 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist the month-end close process, including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and management review.
• Support external auditors by providing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

RethinkFirst in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. This role will perform day-to-day accounting activities and support the month-end close.

You will ensure timely financial reporting, assist auditors, and help maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance, with a remote-first environment and comprehensive benefits.