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Staff Accountant
Crest Industries
Pineville, Louisiana
Source: Crest Industries careers · View original posting
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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.