Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Bollinger Shipyards

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Bollinger Shipyards, located in Raceland, LA. Bollinger Shipyards operates as a key organization in the shipbuilding industry, contributing to essential maritime infrastructure. This Staff Accountant position is critical to the accounting department’s operational success, serving to apply fundamental accounting principles across various financial processes. The individual in this role will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, meticulously preparing detailed reports, providing crucial support for audits, and making significant contributions to both budgeting and cost analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles and demonstrate a proactive approach to resolving financial challenges.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Raceland, LA

• Mission: Owns maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting financial operations and compliance for the company.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, MS Excel, Oracle (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Compile and meticulously analyze various financial information to accurately prepare entries into general ledger accounts, ensuring all business transactions are thoroughly documented.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial information that distinctly details the company’s assets, liabilities, and overall capital structure.
• Cash Reporting: Actively obtain essential information for effective cash management purposes and concisely report daily cash balances directly to Management.
• Tax Compliance: Independently manage all aspects of property tax compliance, including the compilation of all necessary supporting schedules.
• Budget Support: Provide significant assistance with the company’s ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes, contributing to financial planning.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or an associated financial field, or individuals demonstrating comparable experience in an accounting capacity.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of practical accounting experience is required, providing a foundational understanding of financial operations.
• Skills: Proven proficiency in utilizing MS Office applications, with a strong emphasis on MS Excel for data analysis and reporting, alongside excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include prior experience with General Ledger functions, the preparation of balance sheets and income statements, diligent tracking of fixed assets, and practical project costing. Familiarity with Oracle software is also considered a significant advantage.