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Company Overview Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent, fiduciary wealth management firm responsible for more than $180 billion in client assets. Argent provides individuals, families, businesses, and institutions with a broad range of wealth management services, including trusts and estate planning, investment management, ESOPs, retirement plan consulting, funeral and cemetery trusts, charitable organization administration, oil and gas (mineral) management, and other specialized financial services. Headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent was founded in 1990 and traces its roots to 1930. General Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a treasury focus to support cash management, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting activities across Argent's multi-subsidiary structure. This role is well-suited for a candidate with public accounting experience who is ready to apply strong technical accounting skills in an industry setting, with meaningful exposure to treasury operations and merger-related accounting. Essential Duties Perform daily cash management activities, including monitoring bank balances, cash positioning, and funding needs across multiple entities Review bank reconciliations for corporate and subsidiary accounts Assist with treasury reporting, liquidity forecasting, and intercompany cash transfers Prepare journal entries and support schedules in accordance with GAAP Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including account reconciliations and variance analysis Assist with accounting for acquisitions, including purchase price allocation, opening balance sheet entries, and post-close integration accounting Support internal and external audit requests with clear, well-organized documentation Identify opportunities to improve treasury and accounting processes across a multi-subsidiary environment Collaborate with corporate accounting, FP&A, and subsidiary finance teams

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

Strong working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP

Exposure to treasury functions such as cash management, bank reconciliations, or liquidity reporting Stron g Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a multi-entity environment

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field CPA license or active progress toward CPA Big 4 public accounting experience Two or four years of public accounting experience Experience with M&A accounting, including purchase accounting and purchase price allocation Experience in financial services, wealth management, or a regulated industry

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Ruston, LA 71270