Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will support the accounting team by preparing accurate accounts payable and financial accounting data, assisting with financial statement preparation, and ensuring timely monthly close activities. This entry-level role requires strong analytical and organizational skills to maintain accuracy and support financial reporting within a stable company environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Responsibilities
- Support accounts payable processing and ensure timely, accurate vendor payments and reconciliations.
- Prepare and assist with month-end financial close activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of financial statements and related schedules.
- Work closely with the department head and accounting team to validate transactions and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain organized transaction documentation and follow internal controls and accounting policies.
- Contribute to process improvements and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or related field.
- 0–2 years of accounting experience (internship, public accounting, or corporate accounting experience acceptable).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic data analysis).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a small team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior accounts payable exposure or experience supporting monthly close cycles.
- Experience preparing supporting schedules for financial statements.
- Familiarity with accounting software or ERPs (mention any specific systems you have used in your application).
- Positive, proactive approach and eagerness to learn in a growing finance team.
What You’ll Get / Why Apply
- Entry-level Staff Accountant role with a stable, well-tenured finance team.
- Hands-on exposure to accounts payable, financial reporting, and month-end close processes — great for recent graduates or early-career accountants.
- Opportunity to build technical accounting skills and advance within the finance function.
Location & Logistics
- Location: Covington, LA (on-site / local) — please confirm commute or relocation requirements in your application.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Hiring timeline: Confidential Client is interviewing immediately and hopes to hire quickly.
Application & Process Notes
Careertakes is sourcing candidates for Confidential Client. This posting is non-discriminatory and complies with applicable U.S. hiring laws. Candidates will be evaluated on skills, experience, and alignment with the role. Final hiring decisions are made by people at the Confidential Client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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