Compliance Accountant - Baton Rouge, LA
About The Position
Turner Industries Group is hiring a Compliance Accountant to join its team in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. The role manages the overall process for contract compliance reviews conducted by clients’ internal or third-party auditors. It coordinates data requests, organizes supporting documentation, evaluates contract terms, and helps resolve discrepancies to support a smooth audit process and minimize financial exposure. The Compliance Accountant serves as the primary contact for client auditors from planning and scoping through fieldwork and closure. The position reviews contractual obligations and pricing structures against internal records, tracks audit items, reports progress to the Director, drafts responses to preliminary findings, and assists with remediation discussions. Additional assignments may be given by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Three to five years of experience in internal auditing, accounting, or corporate compliance.
- Proficiency with data analytics tools, Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, and Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to bridge communication between client representatives and internal leadership.
- Successful completion of a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client auditors during planning, scoping, fieldwork, and closure.
- Gather, review, and organize contract agreements, pricing schedules, invoices, and supporting documentation requested by auditors.
- Evaluate internal records against contractual obligations and pricing structures before client review.
- Track open audit items and report progress to the Director.
- Recommend actions to prevent future compliance gaps when needed.
- Draft responses to preliminary audit findings and discrepancies, coordinate clarifications or explanations, and assist in remediation discussions.
- Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) benefits
- Voluntary life and ADD benefits
- Disability benefits
- Leaves of absence
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Telehealth access
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
