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Accounting Associate
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$71,647 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
POOLCORP
is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support. Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. WhyPOOLCORP?
Because it's a place where you can make an impact and grow! AtPOOLCORP
you'll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success- clearly making it an industry leader
- in so many ways! So, end your job search here
- at
POOLCORP
- Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!
Location:
Corporate Support Office- 109 Northpark Blvd.
Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs 401 (k) with generous company match 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE:
PTO increases with tenure!) 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Discounts and much more! On a daily basis ourAccounting Associate:
Reconciles accounts and analyzes financial statements. Prepares journal entries. Prepares intercompany transactions and eliminations. Assists with accounting research. Some general clerical duties.What You Will Need:
High school diploma Some college accounting coursework a plus 3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience Excellent written and oral communication skills. Analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity
- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions
- while striving to be inclusive of all people.