Staff Accountant – General Ledger & AP Support
John H. Carter Company, Inc. · Bâton-Rouge
Job description
About the role
The Staff Accountant will support the Controller and Assistant Controller in maintaining the General Ledger and overseeing key accounting functions such as invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax, and cash collections. The role ensures all financial reporting complies with GAAP and collaborates with senior management across the organization.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with daily accounting operations and staff management.
- Handle ad‑hoc email and phone requests and approve Concur expense reports.
- Identify and implement process improvements when time permits.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for multiple GL accounts and maintain prepaid accounts.
- Support job costing, calculate and pay commissions.
- Assist with annual and occasional audits, regulatory filings, business licenses, and personal property tax returns.
- Participate in special financial projects as needed.
Required profile
- Strong oral and written communication with a professional business approach.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent self‑management, time‑organization, and ethical standards.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to follow through on tasks.
- Proficiency with PC environments, including MS Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Required skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Concur expense reporting system
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John H. Carter Company, Inc.
Bâton-Rouge