<p>Robert Half is partnered with a leading Baton Rouge construction company in search of an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage general ledger activity, drive month-end and year-end closing processes, and develop strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams to enhance financial performance and streamline processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with regulations and accuracy in reporting.</p><p>• Manage monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights to support strategic decisions.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller to implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring timely responses to audit requests and proper documentation.</p><p>• Identify and execute opportunities to enhance finance processes and adopt best practices for efficiency.</p><p>• Optimize workflows and reporting using Vista by Trimble (Viewpoint) systems, ensuring data integrity.</p><p>• Partner with operations and project management teams to improve job cost visibility and forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Provide leadership to the accounting team, offering coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Support special financial analysis projects and other duties as needed to meet organizational goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Staff Accountant to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in accounting practices and will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting business operations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic services environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage and maintain fixed asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.</p><p>• Support accounting activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to identify trends and discrepancies.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to create and manage detailed financial reports and spreadsheets.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide supporting documentation as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all accounting tasks.</p><p>• Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>This is our best industry client in Baton Rouge and candidates that we have placed there over the last 20 years call it the "Best Place to Work"! The role is open as one of our recenlty placed candidates has received a promotion. They have a hard working team with great personalities and are a dynamic group that are super supportive of each other. If you have a 4 year accounting degree and are a CPA candidate with 2+ years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career long opportunity for you! Please apply directly and/or call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interesst in Robert Half!</p>