Highlights

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. Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouma, LA

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.

 

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