PosiGen Looking for Accountant (Hybrid) at United States, Louisiana, New Orleans Full Time

Summary

This opportunity is for a candidate to be part of our general accounting team. This individual will be responsible for a variety of activities such as fixed asset accounting, preparation of account reconciliation on a monthly basis, preparation of month-end close journal entries in our ERP system, documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), preparation of schedules for submission to auditors, and assume responsibility for specific subsidiary legal entities statutory audits. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of accrual accounting and is knowledgeable of various accounting standards such as fixed assets accounting principles, depreciation expense calculation, prepaid asset accounting, revenue recognition, partnership accounting and consolidation accounting. The candidate will be integral to the purchase order (POs) conversion process and year-end reconciliation of purchase orders as well as other income statement related accounts.

Reporting to an accounting manager, this position will be responsible for working recording journal entries, prepare account reconciliations of various accounts and will perform spot audits to assess controls effectiveness in certain significant processes. This candidate must be team oriented whilst possessing the ability to work independently. The selected individual must possess the ability to multi-task and have a high degree of initiative, ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Critical skills the candidate must possess include being organized, proactive, collaborative, critical thinker, adaptable, possess a sense of urgency, and detailed nature.

This is a hybrid position that will require approximately 3 days per week onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in St Rose/New Orleans, LA.

General Accountant Responsibilities

• Responsible for certain significant accounting accounts to record journal entries correctly
• Timely closing of the books on a monthly basis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Perform accounting activities and ensure compliance with accounting rules and the Company’s accounting policies
• Work closely with the accounting managers to ensure accounts are reconciled monthly and/or quarterly depending on account risk profiles established
• Assist with maintaining a robust system of internal controls to drive financial data transparency and process efficiency
• Assist others in the preparation of monthly internal management reporting package and other analyses as needed

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in the Accounting profession and performing fixed asset related accounting responsibilities.
• Strong MS Office application (Excel and Word) required
• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct ERP is a plus
• Google Workspace experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills required
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy required
• Adaptability/flexibility and teamwork skills are necessary

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.