Senior Accountant

J&J Exterminating•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

We’re a fast-growing, multi-location home services company specializing in pest control treatments and services. With over 300 team members and an expanding footprint across multiple regions, we are built on strong operational excellence and trusted service. J&J Exterminating is proudly ranked in the Top 100 Pest Control Companies in the nation! Founded in 1959, J&J is Louisiana’s largest independently-owned pest control company. Are you a tech-forward accounting professional who thrives on finding efficiencies and optimizing systems? We are looking for a Senior Accountant to serve as the backbone of our financial reporting. If you have exceptional attention to detail, advanced technical skills, and a desire to grow into a finance leadership role as part of a long-term succession plan, we want you to help shape our future.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting.
A curious, self-starter mindset: you naturally look for ways to optimize processes and find quicker, more efficient ways to execute tasks.
Advanced Excel skills and a strong aptitude for leveraging technology.
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure the absolute accuracy of core financial data in a high-volume environment.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

Nice To Haves

CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Core Accounting: Lead and participate in the monthly and year-end close process, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Support Strategic Finance: Partner with the Controller and VP of Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and the preparation of monthly financial statements.
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy: Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, coordinate annual audit requests, and prepare sales tax and other compliance filings.
Optimize & Cross-Train: Continuously identify opportunities to reduce manual data entry, streamline financial reporting, and drive process automation.