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Staff Accountant
Crestoperations · Pineville, LA
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Job description
Staff Accountant The Staff Accountant is a precise, analytical contributor to Crest Operations' Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The role independently owns recurring accounting work, applies GAAP and established controls, and produces complete, well-supported financial information. The successful individual works patiently and methodically, investigates variances to root cause, and communicates conclusions in a direct, factual manner. Success requires sustained focus, disciplined follow-through, sound judgment, and an exceptional commitment to accuracy, documentation, and consistent process. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.
- Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready supporting schedules. Reconcile general ledger accounts to system data; investigate discrepancies through resolution.
- Perform the monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.
- Support accounts payable while maintaining segregation of duties and internal controls.
- Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.
- Analyze period variances and provide concise, fact-based explanations. Record journal entries and system imports with complete support, correct coding, and GAAP and policy compliance.
- Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements and findings directly.
- Master system and process details; implement approved improvements without compromising controls.
- Maintain current policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.
- Own ad hoc analysis and special projects within defined priorities and deadlines. REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger reconciliation.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and audit support.
- Strong Excel and Windows application skills; ERP system experience required.
- Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence. Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards.
- Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and follow work through completion; communicates in a concise, factual, and professional manner. Staff Accountant The Staff Accountant is a precise, analytical contributor to Crest Operations' Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The role independently owns recurring accounting work, applies GAAP and established controls, and produces complete, well-supported financial information. The successful individual works patiently and methodically, investigates variances to root cause, and communicates conclusions in a direct, factual manner. Success requires sustained focus, disciplined follow-through, sound judgment, and an exceptional commitment to accuracy, documentation, and consistent process. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.
- Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready supporting schedules. Reconcile general ledger accounts to system data; investigate discrepancies through resolution.
- Perform the monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.
- Support accounts payable while maintaining segregation of duties and internal controls.
- Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.
- Analyze period variances and provide concise, fact-based explanations. Record journal entries and system imports with complete support, correct coding, and GAAP and policy compliance.
- Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements and findings directly.
- Master system and process details; implement approved improvements without compromising controls.
- Maintain current policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.
- Own ad hoc analysis and special projects within defined priorities and deadlines. REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger reconciliation.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and audit support.
- Strong Excel and Windows application skills; ERP system experience required.
- Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence. Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards.
- Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and follow work through completion; communicates in a concise, factual, and professional manner.