Supervising Senior Accountant Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Join our client as a Supervising Senior Accountant in Lafayette, Louisiana. You will oversee financial operations, participate in month-end close processes, and manage a team of accountants. Requirements include an accounting or finance degree, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in GAAP standards. Contact Carrie Lewis at Robert Half for more information.
Job Description
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Senior Accountant in the distribution industry, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, with our growing client. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and compliance of the financial reporting, supporting financial operations and participating in the month-end close process while supervising a strong team of accountants. Our client has a fun team and works hard but has a laid back atmosphere. This is an exciting industry and everyday you will help the organization by:
- Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting by overseeing financial operations.
- Active participation in the month-end and year-end close processes, which involve the preparation of financial statements.
- Reconciliation of bank statements and web-based receivable accounts such as Amazon, Amazon Pay, and PayPal.
- Management of fixed assets, including maintaining schedules for GAAP and tax purposes, and recording depreciation/amortization entries.
- Preparation and entry of journal entries, including accruals, to ensure the accurate presentation of financial statements.
- Analysis and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies as needed.
- Supporting the preparation of year-end consolidating entries and coordinating with external CPAs during audits or financial reviews.
- Collaborating closely with the marketing department to ensure accurate accounting of advertising expenses.
- Preparation and distribution of weekly cash flow updates.
- Maintenance of digital filing systems for accounting records and documentation.
- Assisting with special projects, financial analysis, and other assignments as directed by the Controller.
- Collaboration with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure adherence to company policies.
If you have an accounting or finance degree, 5+ years of full cycle accounting, month end close and supervisory experience in public accounting or a coporate setting, this could be an amazing career opportunity for you. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis for confidential consideration. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half! Requirements
- Accounting or finance degree and 5+ years of experience in the accounting field
- Proficiency in Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Extensive knowledge of General Ledger management
- Demonstrated ability to handle Journal Entries
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in Month End Close activities
- Experience in Supervising accounting teams or individuals
- Strong understanding of GAAP Accounting standards
- Proven skills in Financial Reporting Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
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