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Canal Barge Company · 6 hours ago

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Canal Barge Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide accurate and timely general ledger accounting and assist with tax and audit compliance. The role involves supporting financial reviews and collaborating with team members to ensure the success of the accounting department.

Transportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

General Ledger Accounting

Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts including monitoring activity, recording manual journal entries as needed and ensuring adequate controls

Support the Accounting Assistant Manager in the maintenance and reconciliation of all bank accounts, prepaid expenses, business assets and insurance claims as well as other accounts as assigned

Provide support to the Assistant Controller, Accounting Assistant Manager, external accountants, and consultants to contribute to timely and accurate compliance with all tax regulations

Compile information and complete schedules to support federal, state, and local tax returns

Contribute to the team that supports our financial audits by preparing schedules as needed for the interim and annual audits and addressing auditor inquiries as needed about assigned areas of responsibility

Participate in the monthly financial closing of assigned business units by preparing necessary revenue and expense accruals and reviewing financial results to ensure accuracy

Collaborate with counterparts in the assigned business units to review financial results to confirm accuracy, identify business trends and understand variances from expectations

Help us systemize knowledge transfer and cross-training and develop methods of sharing information, abilities, and ideas across different areas of our business by documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for assigned responsibilities

Carry out internal control procedures associated with specific job responsibilities

Perform special projects as assigned, including data analysis, and providing insights into the data for management decision making

Work effectively with other departments as needed to accomplish job functions

Perform other duties as required and directed by management

Carry out the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and Mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc

Qualification

General Ledger AccountingUS GAAPTax ComplianceMicrosoft ExcelAccounting ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2 – 3 years of Accounting experience

Knowledge of US GAAP and accounting controls

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Intermediate or higher Microsoft Excel skills

Effective multi-tasker who can prioritize work and establish and execute plans to meet deadlines

Able to quickly grasp new concepts and processes while being proactive in acquiring new knowledge

Proven professional who is comfortable communicating regularly with internal and external customers verbally, in writing, and using video conferencing collaboration tools

Strong team player with the desire to collaborate with teammates and others while also being able to work independently

Creative thinker with an unstoppable desire to solve problems and improve processes

Highly organized and disciplined worker with a quality mindset who takes pride in all work products and relationships