Accountant II

LED FastStart • Jefferson, LA

5d

About The Position

The Accountant II supports monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close and consolidation by preparing appropriate entries and schedules. The role helps identify and resolve accounting issues and keeps the Supervisor and Manager informed of potential issues requiring attention. It also interfaces with personnel across field locations during interim and annual audits as needed.

The position focuses primarily on revenue analysis, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, internal management reporting, SOX controls, revenue recognition, cost-versus-revenue analysis, and accounting research. It also supports auditing and compliance through financial analysis, audit testing, variance explanations, audit coordination, and preparation of schedules and documentation.

The Accountant II is expected to demonstrate service excellence, integrity, adaptability, effective communication, collaboration, and productive working relationships. The position works indoors and requires standard business dress. Work may extend beyond standard hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, as well as for additional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in revenue accounting or analysis, auditing, financial reporting, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, preferably with a heavy focus on Access and Excel.
• Ability to work beyond standard hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and as required for additional projects.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze them, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries during the month-end close process.
• Analyze income statement and balance sheet accounts during the monthly exception review process.
• Assist in preparing supporting schedules for quarterly footnotes and backlog during 10-Q/K reporting.
• Produce and analyze accurate internal management reports monthly.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly SOX controls and ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency.
• Review cemetery sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare cost-versus-revenue analyses to assess relationships and trends relating to products.
• Conduct accounting research related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and reserves as needed.
• Calculate and record cancellation reserves and bad debt allowances.
• Assist the Supervisor and Manager with special projects as necessary.
• Perform income statement verification and analysis.
• Assist with contract and revenue testing.
• Assist with explanations for balance sheet flux variances.
• Assist the Supervisor in coordinating internal and external audits.
• Provide schedules and documentation to internal and external audit groups.
• Assist Supervisors in coaching junior-level staff to adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change.
• Support team goals through effective communication, collaboration, and productive internal and external relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level