Accountant

Are you a detail-driven accountant who wants more than just a job — a place where your work actually matters and your colleagues have your back? We're a well-established small CPA firm in Metairie, LA with deep roots in the community, and we're growing. We're looking for a Staff Accountant who takes ownership, shows initiative, and is quick to lend a hand around the office — someone ready to build a long-term career in a firm that invests in its people. We handle tax and accounting for a diverse client base — from small businesses to individuals — with a level of care and personalization the big firms simply can't match. This role will focus on our accounting services for our clients. Much of our work is cloud- and web-based, so we're looking for someone who's genuinely tech-savvy and comfortable living in online accounting platforms day to day. WHAT YOU'LL OWN Full-cycle accounts payable and receivable for a portfolio of clients. Month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations. Accrual accounting and general ledger maintenance. Cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis. Day-to-day work in cloud-based accounting and web applications across multiple client systems. Collaboration with the broader team on tax-related work during busy season. WHAT YOU BRING Public accounting / CPA firm experience — strongly preferred. 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience overall, ideally in a client-facing, multi-client setting. Strong tech and computer skills. A lot of our work is web- and internet-based, so you're comfortable in cloud platforms, pick up new software quickly, and can troubleshoot on your own without missing a beat. Initiative and ownership. You’re a self-starter who spots what needs doing and takes it on without waiting to be asked. A team-first attitude. You genuinely enjoy helping the people around you and pitching in wherever the office needs a hand. Strong command of QuickBooks Online — you’re the person others come to for help. Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP. Solid understanding of AP/AR, general ledger, and closing processes. A degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred, but proven experience speaks for itself. Organized, communicative, and dependable. WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT Stability — we've been in business for years and we're not going anywhere. Real variety — you'll work across multiple clients and industries, not just one set of books. Work-life balance — we respect your time outside of busy season. Tight-knit culture — no politics, no bureaucracy; just a team that supports each other. Room to grow — as the firm grows, so does your role. #J-18808-Ljbffr