Accounting Manager

Lafayette Economic Development Authority•Lafayette, LA

43d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role supervises accounting staff, manages the outsourced accounting firm, and plays a key part in month-end close, audit preparation, and process improvement. This position reports to the interim CFO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA a plus
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Google Sheets a plus
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment with project deadlines
4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in a fast-paced technology software environment
Strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills
Strong organizational skills, attentive to detail, and ability to multitask
Quick learner with the ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to identify and help implement potential process improvements and controls
In-depth understanding of US GAAP

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus
Experience with Google Sheets a plus
Experience in ASC 606 and ASC 842 preferred
Experience in Sage Intacct ERP a plus
Experience with CRM a plus
Experience with SaaS preferred
Prior supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries in accordance with professional standards
Ownership of full accounting operations, including AR, AP, cash management, payroll and GL
Supervise inhouse accounting personnel and manage an outsourced accounting team
Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled
Perform month-end and year-end close activities
Ensure financial data integrity by reconciling data between multiple data sourcesEnsuring consistent accounting controls and processes are implemented
Calculate commissions on a monthly basis
Reconcile and file sales, use and general excise taxes
Process payroll on a semi-monthly basis
Reconcile, review and ensure payroll tax compliance
Ensuring consistent accounting controls and processes are implemented
Identify areas for process improvements
Coordinate and manage external financial audit and tax filings
Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
Other duties as assigned