General Ledger Accountant

AOS Interior Environments • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant at AOS Interior Environments is an integral member of our Accounting Team. This non-client-facing role owns the day-to-day accuracy of the general ledger -from month-end close and payroll to reconciliations and tax filings - and plays a key part in delivering timely, reliable financial statements. Our accounting processes are solid, and we’re looking for someone with the initiative to make them even better. Our ideal candidate is an organized, ambitious professional with 5+ years of accounting or finance experience. They genuinely enjoy detailed work, approach the job with independent initiative and judgment, and continually look for ways to improve our accounting processes, procedures, and financial reporting. Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent time management are essential. This person works closely with the Corporate Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of recent, relevant accounting experience with a CPA firm or comparable industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and comprehensive knowledge of financial statement preparation.
• Strong familiarity with account reconciliation.
• Payroll processing experience (Paylocity preferred).
• Proficient with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with mature organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical ability — quick to connect dots and reach logical conclusions.
• Comfortable working in a changing, dynamic environment with the initiative to produce results without direct supervision.
• All candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CORE software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting a timely and accurate close and financial statement preparation.
• Accurately process payroll in Paylocity, prepare related journal entries, and ensure all payroll-related payments are made (401(k), insurance, garnishments, etc.).
• Perform bank reconciliations and post cash activity accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, accumulated depreciation and depreciation expense, as well as accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns (Louisiana and Mississippi), prepare annual 1099s, and support the Workers' Compensation audit.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Assist with work-in-progress (WIP) and deferred revenue schedules tied to client projects.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the year-end audit and serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the full department's responsibilities, including invoicing (manual and through CORE), accounts receivable deposits and posting, accounts payable, order acknowledgements, and CORE master file maintenance.
• Continually seek new methods to streamline, automate, and simplify accounting processes, and recommend amendments to accounting and finance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Assist with accounting research and finance projects, including the annual compensation survey and Solomon Coyle benchmarking survey.
• Maintain an organized, easily accessible method of storing processed information.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• ancillary insurance
• 401(k) match options
• Up to four weeks paid time off in your first year depending on your hire date (accrued vacation + sick + holidays)

What This Job Offers

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