Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | DeWitt Giger, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at DeWitt Giger, LLP, located in Monroe, LA. The firm provides essential accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. This role is crucial for supporting clients in making informed decisions and meeting their financial requirements, while offering team members opportunities to develop their technical skills and professional judgment across varied industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Monroe, LA
• Mission: This role supports accurate financial reporting and compliance by preparing general ledger entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial statements and tax workpapers.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks or similar platforms, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Prepare and maintain general ledger entries to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts regularly.
• Close Processes: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, supporting timely financial reporting.
• Compliance & Reporting: Support the preparation of financial statements, assist with tax return workpapers, and help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with team members, review documentation, analyze variances, respond to inquiries, and contribute to process improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, with solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience: Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar platforms) and productivity tools (Excel, Microsoft Office applications). Prior experience in public accounting, tax preparation, or corporate accounting is beneficial.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities with close attention to detail and accuracy; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Bonus: Progress toward CPA licensure or relevant certification is preferred.