Public Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Ledoux & Hankins CPAs LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ledoux & Hankins CPAs LLC, located in Baton Rouge, LA. The company is a locally owned boutique CPA firm dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. This role is crucial for providing hands-on accounting and tax support to clients. It allows individuals to build a successful public accounting career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, free from overtime expectations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Baton Rouge, LA
• Team: Works directly with experienced CPAs and partners.
• Mission: To provide comprehensive accounting and tax services to clients while supporting professional development.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns.
• Accounting Services: Assist with bookkeeping and accounting services for small businesses.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and adjusting journal entries.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients to answer questions and request information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or expected completion soon).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of accounting experience, with public accounting preferred.
• Skills: Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA eligibility or pursuit.