Accounting Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Thibodaux Office - Thibodaux, LA 70301 US (Primary)

Category

Accounting

Job Description Accounting Coordinator

Reports to: Accounting Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Travel: >30%

Purpose

The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily payroll and accounting operations with a focus on payroll, expense processing, reconciliations, and accuracy of employee-related financial data. This role assists the accounting team as needed in general accounting tasks, financial record maintenance, and reporting. The Accounting Coordinator ensures payroll and expenses are recorded correctly and timely, supports compliance with internal controls, and upholds the organization’s financial standards. This position does not include onboarding responsibilities.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Verifying expense reports and preparing payments for employees
• Maintain a large number of vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Accounts payable invoice, data entry and payments
• Assist with company invoicing.
• Assisting with audit support as necessary
• Assist and backup team members with other accounting tasks including but not limited to cash receipts and invoicing.

Required Skills/Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of AP and AR practices
• Knowledge and experience with financial reporting and general ledger work
• Knowledge of amortization schedules
• Tax preparation and payments with third party
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking
• Previous experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Deltek Vision is helpful but not required
• Ability to apply accounting principles to work when needed
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in accounting or other related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or related administrative roles required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Consistently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to travel to various offices as needed.

EEO Statement

DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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