Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist-Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Travel: 10-30% as needed

Purpose

This position contributes to the overall success of the accounting department by performing accounting duties, supporting financial processes, and working collaboratively with team members to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls.

Activities Responsibilities

• Assists with budgets and project reporting, specifically relating to key performance indicators.
• Assists with the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Pulls and compiles all information necessary for end of the year tax return.
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with internal policies as well as state and federal regulations.
• Assist in coordinating with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external/internal audits.
• Performs monthly employee insurance reconciliations.
• Oversee AP and all payment processing and purchases, ensure all automatic payments are posted.
• Manages rent payment schedules, as well as company debt schedules.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Thibodaux, LA 70301 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,320 - $62,510