POSITION SUMMARYCoverFour is building the next generation of sports equipment and performance gear brands across baseball, softball, football, pickleball, soccer, hockey, lifestyle apparel, accessories, and D2C product innovation. As our portfolio expands, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support and strengthen our financial operations.This role will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, managing payables and receivables, and contributing to the financial reporting and internal control structure of a growing multi-brand organization. The ideal candidate brings strong foundational accounting knowledge, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and demonstrates ownership, reliability, and a commitment to financial accuracy.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder limited supervision and with proactive, solution-oriented decision-making, this position will…
Maintain the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment tracking.
Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.
Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Monitor and track expenses to support cash flow visibility and working capital management.
Assist in maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support inventory and cost accounting processes across multiple product lines.
Collaborate with operations, e-commerce, and marketing teams to ensure financial data aligns with business activities.
Assist external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors with required documentation and reporting.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a startup, consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce environment.
Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online or similar ERP systems preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and financial reporting tools.
Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.
Exposure to inventory accounting or cost accounting is a plus.
CPA certification or CPA-track preferred but not required.
Behavioral Competencies:
Attention to detail and financial accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Adaptability in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Clear and professional communication
Process improvement mindset
Integrity and discretion with confidential information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is an in-office role based in Baton Rouge, LA.
Limited travel may be required for training or corporate initiatives
Requires extended periods of computer use and financial systems management.
Powered by JazzHR
Numbers & Facts
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Baseballunmatched
Billingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Credit Cardsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Footballunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Hockeyunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Inventory Estimatesunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payment Processingunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Retailunmatched
Soccerunmatched
Softballunmatched
Sportsunmatched
Startupunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
eCommerceunmatched
eCommerce (B2X) Marketingunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.