Staff Accountant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Moore Industries

Staff Accountant
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Employment Type: Full Time

About Moore Industries:
Moore Industries is a 40-year industrial contractor delivering civil, industrial buildings, industrial HVAC, and facility maintenance services. In recent years, the company has been growing rapidly, strengthening its leadership, expanding geographically, and increasing self-perform capabilities across multiple disciplines. This growth is creating meaningful opportunities for talented professionals who want to grow, improve, and lead with purpose.

Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting job cost accounting, and assisting supporting operations depending on business needs. The position would primarily report to the Controller while working with the HR Manager, accounts payable and payroll staff, and the CFO.
An accounting degree is preferred. Experience working within an ERP is required, with Viewpoint Spectrum or Deltek Computer Ease a plus.
Job duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and backup accounts payable staff. Process invoices from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Research invoice problems encountered during the entry process.
• Prepare approved invoices for payment and verify coding and accuracy of invoices submitted. Process company payments in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Resolve inquiries about open accounts payable items. Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
• Assist and backup payroll staff in processing payroll and employee reimbursements.
• Enter client invoices into the accounting system. Post accounts receivable payments received from clients.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, monthly accruals, preparation of job schedule and closing of financial statements.
• Provide feedback to management and recommend enhancements to gain efficiencies and better represent Moore Industries to our vendors and employees.
• Manage multi-state business licenses
• Assist and backup HR staff with onboarding new hires, processing new hire paperwork, scheduling drug and other testing, background checks, etc. as needed.
• Assist with administration of employee benefit plans – primarily health insurance and 401K.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan

Ready to Build With Us?
If you’re a results-driven Accountant looking for the next step in your career with a company that values passion, purpose and perseverance, we’d love to hear from you. Achieve More. Be Moore.