Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys hands-on ownership of the close process, financial reporting, and reconciliation work in a dynamic environment. The position offers the opportunity to support core accounting operations, contribute to process consistency, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and complete across key accounts.
• Manage account reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, payroll activity, and other balance sheet areas to maintain ledger accuracy.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of schedules and reporting materials used by management.
• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related payment schedules and related accounting entries.
• Prepare financial analyses, including balance sheet and income statement reviews, to help leaders understand operating results.
• Assist with internal control procedures and accounting policy adherence to promote compliance and consistent financial practices.
• Coordinate with auditors during periodic reviews and annual audit activities by organizing schedules and responding to information requests.
• Handle intercompany transactions, recurring entries, and special financial reporting assignments as business needs evolve.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff or general accounting role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills with the ability to organize and analyze financial data efficiently.
• Ability to manage deadlines during month-end and year-end close with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as NetSuite or BlackLine is a plus.
• Prior exposure to public company reporting environments is helpful but not required.