General Accountant

Cajun Industries - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, LA

1,001-5,000 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

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

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
• Assist 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K