• Houma, LA
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4 days ago

Job Description

Our organization is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to support the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit agency. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and providing financial information that supports organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual reports for leadership review.
  • Monitor grant expenditures, funding restrictions, and cost allocations to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
  • Assist with internal controls, annual budgeting processes, audit preparation, and required financial and payroll reporting.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Collaborate with leadership to support financial planning and resource management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of two years of accounting experience preferred.
  • Nonprofit accounting and grant management experience strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel required.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouma, LA

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Cost Allocationunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Grant Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched

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