Accounting Assistant
Property Claim Professionals
Hammond, LA
- $41,600 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Qualifications/Requirements:
Desired Characteristics:
This is an IN-OFFICE position. Remote Work Not Available. Candidate must live within the area. Location is in Hammond, LA.; centrally located off of I-55 or I-12.
Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch 12:00-1:00pm
What’s In It For You As An Employee?
- Paid Time Off – personal & vacation time, bereavement, active military duty
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Available
- Retirement Benefits (401k) available after 3 months
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Training ongoing training and development to maximize your career potential
Compensation:
- Starting Pay: $41,600 annually; Exempt Salaried Position
- Room for growth in position and salary is available
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT; 1 hour lunch
- Extended hours may be required during peak seasons
All employee candidates must pass a full background check before hiring.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
- Prepare and process detailed financial statements for review with CFO
- Prepare budgets, variance reports, and forecasts in accordance with our established needs
- Reconcile all accounts monthly, including Healthcare, Life, STD & LTD bills
- Collections of outstanding account receivables
- Expense Account Management for reporting and approval by CFO
- Office inventory control; reporting to CFO all equipment that is removed from inventory
- Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
- Participate in preparation for the annual audit
- Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
- Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proven experience as accounting assistant or other similar position
- Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
- General Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
- Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and QuickBooks
- BS in Accounting (3+ years business experience in lieu of degree)
Desired Characteristics:
- You are a skilled communicator, able to influence and build consensus, have proven experience partnering with staff across all levels of an organization, and can effectively translate complex financial information for program and development staff.
- You are highly collaborative, detail oriented, able to balance many competing priorities and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.
- You are organized, calm under pressure, have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and the sound judgment needed to make timely, well-informed decisions.
- You are tech-savvy and motivated to seek and implement technological solutions to improve process and workflow.
- Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
- Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
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Property Claim Professionals
Hammond, LA
70403
USA
Industry
Finance and Insurance
Posted date
24 days ago
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