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Lamar Advertising is hiring a new Senior Financial Accountant at our Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Join our Accounting team in Lamar’s Baton Rouge, LA Corporate Office which is home to 65+ professionals supporting all cycles of the accounting and finance process. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for executing accounting transactions in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring transactions are accurate and properly stated through participation in the month-end and year-end closing process. They will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will supervise the Financial Accountant I and Financial Accountant II.
Company Overview:
Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand out from the competition. We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. We have been in business for over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and values. While Lamar is a large company, each department has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.
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Compensation and Benefits Overview:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, PTO, 401K plan, and incentivized wellness programs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Accounting
- Prepare high risk balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure internal controls policies are being followed
- Ensure policies and procedures are written and current for all job functions and that they comply with internal control policies
- Perform account analysis, variance analysis, and other projects as requested by the Accounting Manager
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
- Prepare and provide financial information for internal/external audits and support external reporting requirements
Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Willingness to research answers for unanswered questions
- Train and develop new staff in the department as needed
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
- Duties will include the supervision of the Financial Accountant I and Financial
Accountant II
Knowledge, Skills, & Ability Requirements:
- Collaborative and open to sharing and learning new concepts and ideas
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) and GSuite (Google Sheets, Slides, Docs)
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another business related field or equivalent required
- Obtained or working towards CPA certification preferred
- 4-7 years of experience working in Big 4 public accounting preferred or another related financial reporting field required
- Knowledgeable in SOX requirements and operational/financial risks
- Partnership accounting experience preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- The primary work environment is an office.
- The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.
- Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 5%.
Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic
Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we’re asking for this information!
California Resident Disclaimer: California Residents – Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.
Federal Vaccine Mandate: As a federal contractor, Lamar may be required to comply with federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandates depending on the outcome of pending litigation. If these mandates are upheld, at time of hire, all employees would be required a) to submit their vaccination status and b) to submit proof of their vaccination. If an accommodation request is necessary, you will have the opportunity to submit a request after you receive a conditional offer of employment, if selected to fill this role. All accommodation requests are subject to review and could result in a denial.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
