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Accountant

Mathews CPA - Business & Advisory Services
Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Accounting Position

We are hiring for an accounting position for our Lake Charles area CPA firm located in Southwest Louisiana. This accounting position is responsible for 40-50 small business clients providing payroll services, sales tax preparation, general ledger accounting, and accounting system maintenance. Flexible work environment allowed for the right candidate getting their work done.


Required Job Skills

- Proficency with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online

- Working knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and payroll reporting

- Working knowledge of sales tax reporting, and sales tax compliance

- Accounting knowledge up to completion of financial statements for review


Qualifications:

- At least 2 years accounting and office experience, preferably public accounting

- A 2 year Associate Degree or 4 year degree Accounting is preferred, but not required


Success Factors:

- Can work independently and follow instructions and workflow standards

- Highly Analytical with great organization skills and ability to manage deadlines

- Attention to detail and dedicated to providing excellent work product

- Accountable to personal minimum standards of production

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer ability

- A high level of computer and technology knowledge

- Desire to learn and excel in day to day activities


Compensation and other benefits:

- Base salary or hourly pay with production incentive bonuses monthly

  • Simple IRA Retirement Plan

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    To apply visit swlacpa.com and send us a virtual cover letter to careers at swlacpa dot com


    The Mathews CPA firm

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