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Staff Accountant
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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
Staff Accountant at DeWitt
- Giger, LLP Staff Accountant at DeWitt
- Giger, LLP in West Monroe, Louisiana Posted in about 17 hours ago.
Type:
full-time DeWitt
- Giger, LLP is looking for our next great team member to fill the role of Bookkeeping Associate.
This role represents a key member of our accounting services team. Our firm services small businesses, so efficiency and accuracy are key in delivering clients error-free and timely financial information.
Recommended Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience using Microsoft Office products (specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Ability to adapt and learn new technology
- QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online experience required
- Minimum 5 years of experience providing bookkeeping services
- Ability to self-manage projects
- Excellent time management
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner in-person, via email and other electronic means
Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Maintains the general ledger. Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned