Assistant Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Staff or Senior Accountant ready to take ownership of a essential process to join a transport organization in Covington, Louisiana. This role supports financial accuracy, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance while helping maintain strong controls across accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings solid technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to contribute to both day-to-day processes and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Safeguard company resources by evaluating accounting controls, identifying risks, and helping ensure financial records remain accurate and complete.

• Oversee core accounting activities and support departmental operations, including transaction workflows, internal controls, and adherence to established procedures.

• Track daily cash balances and coordinate cash management activities to help maintain adequate liquidity for business operations.

• Prepare or support the completion of tax filings, including income, sales, property, and state-related returns, with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

• Partner with leadership on month-end close tasks such as reconciliations, financial statement review, forecasting support, budget tracking, and fixed asset accounting.

• Monitor business practices for compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies, and raise concerns when corrective action is needed.

• Evaluate credit requests and recommend or approve appropriate credit limits based on company guidelines and financial considerations.

• Assist with audit readiness by compiling schedules, preparing requested documentation, and supporting reporting needs during audit and risk review activities.

• Provide guidance to assigned team members, including coaching, training support, scheduling input, and performance feedback when needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the Staff or Senior accountant level who want to manage an important process that bridges the accounting and analyis team directly to the operational needs and suppport of the division. This role is ideal for someone who likes frequent requests for a variety of information and enjoys data mining the system to produce ad hoc reports that allows the decision makers to plan the best path for their team. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required

• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including exposure to month-end close and general ledger activities.

• Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.

• Experience preparing analyses and reports to support management decision-making and operational review.

• Familiarity with tax-related accounting responsibilities and maintaining compliance with internal controls and external requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar accounting software.

• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Industry experience in transport or a related operational environment is preferred, and certification such as CPA or CMA is a plus.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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