Dufrene Building Materials Inc is hiring: Chief Accounting Officer (Luling) in L

Job Title: Chief Accounting Officer

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary: The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.


• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.


• Maintains the general ledger.


• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.


• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.


• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.


• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.


• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.


• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.


• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.


• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.


• Highly proficient with accounting software.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required.


• Three to five years of accounting experience required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, etc.


• 401K


• Paid Holiday & Vacation Time

Location: New Orleans, LA

Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00