Senior Accountant - CPA

Mezzo Technologies - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

Mezzo Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant - CPA to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of solid accounting experience, a passion for financial accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and reporting. As a key contributor to our financial operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our financial statements. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to leverage your CPA credentials and expertise, we encourage you to apply. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and compliance with best practice accounting procedures. You will coordinate and complete annual audits, providing necessary information to external auditors, and monitor and analyze accounting data to produce accurate, timely financial reports. Your role will also involve reviewing transactions to ensure postings are processed correctly, managing general ledger entries and reconciliations, and assisting with tax preparation, filing, and planning strategies in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Additionally, you will participate in the budgeting process and provide input on financial planning, investigate and resolve any accounting discrepancies or irregularities, and stay updated on industry trends, changes in regulations, and new accounting standards. Liaising with other departments to improve financial data flow and financial systems or processes will also be a key part of your responsibilities. You will advise management on financial implications of business decisions and strategies and support the company during any financial-related legal and regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and compliance with best practice accounting procedures.
• Coordinate and complete annual audits, providing necessary information to external auditors.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce accurate, timely financial reports.
• Review transactions to ensure postings are processed correctly.
• Manage general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax preparation, filing, and planning strategies in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in the budgeting process and provide input on financial planning.
• Investigate and resolve any accounting discrepancies or irregularities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, changes in regulations, and new accounting standards.
• Liaise with other departments to improve financial data flow and financial systems or processes.
• Advise management on financial implications of business decisions and strategies.
• Support the company during any financial-related legal and regulatory proceedings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related field
• Proficiency with accounting software (experience with a software system implementation +)
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with financial reporting requirements, including financial statement preparation and compliance reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling finances
• Proven experience in industry accounting, audits and/or tax preparation
• Ability to manage and lead accounting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of business processes and internal controls
• Experience with budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections