Accountant

Accountant

Direct Hire • Full-Time• Baton Rouge, LA

THE OPPORTUNITY

A well-established, privately held Baton Rouge real estate development and property management company with multiple entities and affiliated business interests is seeking an Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity. This is a key, trusted role for someone who can independently own the full accounting cycle across several companies — from journal entries and general ledger through balance sheet — in a busy, high-transaction environment that includes active development projects. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, QuickBooks-proficient accountant who works with minimal oversight, keeps meticulous books, and thrives in a small, collaborative office. Given the sensitive nature of the work, reliability, discretion, and trustworthiness are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping for multiple related companies

• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate debits and credits across a high volume of accounts

• Prepare and maintain balance sheets and financial records for each entity

• Manage accounts payable and receivable and stay ahead of payment and filing due dates

• Prepare and file sales tax and manage related compliance

• Accurately record and reconcile complex, high-volume transactions in QuickBooks

• Support property and rental accounting across the company's real estate holdings and active projects

• Partner with the company's outside CPA on year-end close, reporting, and tax preparation

• Provide general administrative support around the office as needed in a small-team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid, demonstrated understanding of accounting fundamentals — general ledger, journal entries, debits and credits, and balance sheet preparation

• Proven experience independently managing full-cycle books, ideally across multiple entities

• High proficiency in QuickBooks, with the judgment to record transactions correctly

• Experience with sales tax filing and accounts payable/receivable management

• Highly organized and deadline-driven, able to manage many accounts without missing details

• Exceptional reliability, discretion, and trustworthiness handling sensitive company and owner financials

• Comfortable in a small office and willing to pitch in on administrative tasks

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred; real estate or property accounting experience a plus

WHAT'S OFFERED

This is a direct-hire, full-time position offering a stable, long-term home with a well-established, stable, growing, privately held organization.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Additional: Year-end bonus and monthly health insurance stipend

Schedule: Full-time onsite with a flexible, small-office environment

If you're looking for a role where your work matters and your career can grow, and you bring the experience above, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

All qualified candidates will be contacted in 1-2 business days.

Lofton Talent Search Group •Equal Opportunity Employer