Accountant
Lafayette American is seeking a talented accounting professional to participate in accounting and finance functions as they evolve with the growth of the Agency. The candidate must be:
- Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Inspired by working in a creative environment
- Capable of working independently and handling several projects concurrently
This position reports to the Head of Accounting.Responsibilities:
- Accounts payable; set up vendors and contractors. Input invoices into Quickbooks
- Assist with preparation of accurate journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other month-end close activities
- Assist with expense report review
- Maintain project trackers for monthly revenue recognition process, communicate status updates to Finance Leadership and team
- Perform special projects and ad hoc reporting as required by Finance Leadership
Skills / Qualifications:
- 6 months of relevant bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting required, or working toward one
- Solid analytical skills
- High energy level and desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, G-Suite
- Quickbooks experience a plus
(Important: We suggest you read the following sentence while listening to one of the following songs: Aretha Franklin's "Respect", Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" and/or Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful.”) We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means every applicant will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
