General Ledger Accountant Position Available In Plaquemines, Louisiana

General Ledger Accountant Couvillion Group LLC Belle Chasse, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$69.3K – $86.9K a year 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications General ledger reconciliation 7 years CPA Bachelor’s degree in finance Finance Master’s degree Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree GAAP Accounting Balance sheet reconciliation General ledger accounting Construction Bachelor’s degree in accounting Senior level Master of Business Administration Leadership Accounting Communication skills

Full Job Description Job Summary:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. The general ledger accountant will report directly to the CFO and must possess solid communication, technology, analytical, leadership skills, and have knowledge of all aspects of GAAP.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

1.

Recordkeeping:

Implement, modify, and document recordkeeping, making use of online computer technology. 2.

Forms and Manuals:

Prepare and update forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities. 3.

Leadership:

Coach and teach the accounting department as needed. Provide direct oversight of and annual review of accounting personnel. 4.

General Ledger:

Review data entries for accuracy. Review and maintain the general ledger classifications. Propose reclassifications. 5.

Team Collaboration:

Coordinate and communicate regularly with all departments of the organization to ensure proper recording of transactions, including accounting, HR/payroll, and operations. Work collaboratively with other organization professionals to achieve organizational goals. Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. 6.

Month-End Closing:

Assist with completing a timely month-end close cycle, including timely bank reconciliation, oversight of accounting personnel, review proper classification of expenses, identify overhead reclassifications, prepare month-end job cost accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. 7.

Job Schedules:

Assist with monthly contracts-in-process and completed contracts schedules. 8.

Reporting:

Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, quarterly consolidated financial statements, and other reports as requested. 9.

Budget:

Assist with managing company-wide budgets. 10.

Accounting Systems:

11.

Relations:

Assist with monitoring that relationships with customers and vendors are in good standing. 12. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred MBA and/or CPA)
• At least 7 years of relevant experience (preferred experience within the maritime/construction industries).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations and industry standards (preferred).
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Familiarity working with an ERP System (transitioning from QBO to Viewpoint ERP System).

Working Environment:

The General Ledger Accountant will work in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to grasp, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, walk; lift push or pull objects up to 20 lbs. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO & ADA

Statement:

Couvillion Group LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Belle Chasse, LA 70037: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person