General Accountant

4 weeks ago


Baton Rouge, United States Cajun Industries Full time

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GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Cajun Industries is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our dynamic team in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate record-keeping, assisting in financial transactions, and supporting the overall financial health of our construction projects. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain detailed and organized accounting records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
  • Record and reconcile construction billings on a daily basis
  • Record cash receipts to outstanding invoices on a daily basis
  • Resolve billing and cash receipt issues and questions
  • Monitor and provide status updates to management on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time
  • Support the Controllers with reporting and analysis of monthly results
  • Assists in reconciling accounts; communicate any problems or discrepancies to the Controllers for guidance toward resolution of the problem
  • Manage vendor credit application requests for Operations
  • Perform special projects for the department, as needed
  • Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Accounting Department
  • Prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department
  • Maintain financial security and integrity by adhering to internal accounting controls and confidentiality
  • Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time often on short notice - by the CFO and Controller

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Degree(s) must be from a credible college or university
  • Proven experience as an accountant in the construction industry
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and the application of accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and a willingness to work closely with Operations and others in the Accounting department
  • Basic mathematic skills and the ability to analyze data
  • Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently
  • Strong computer skills, with a proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a familiarity with accounting software

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