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Shreveport, Louisiana, About the Role We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Shreveport. This is a highly technical role focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of our financial reporting in a complex, inventory-driven environment. In this role, you’ll apply strong GAAP expertise and a disciplined approach to accounting to support close, reconciliations, and audit readiness. You’ll play a key role in strengthening processes, enhancing controls, and supporting the continued growth of the business. This position sits squarely within the accounting function, partnering closely with Finance while maintaining a clear focus on technical accounting excellence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the details, building strong accounting foundations, and taking ownership of core processes. What You’ll Do ·       Own and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and detailed account reconciliations ·       Prepare and maintain complex balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness ·       Support the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting in accordance with GAAP ·       Analyze financial results and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and consistency ·       Partner with Accounting leadership to strengthen internal controls and improve close processes ·       Support external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and direct auditor interaction ·       Contribute to accounting for inventory and other key areas within a distribution environment ·       Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability What Success Looks Like ·       Financials are accurate, timely, and supported by clear, audit-ready documentation ·       Month-end close is well-managed with strong ownership and minimal rework ·       Reconciliations are thorough, structured, and proactively maintained ·       Accounting processes and controls continue to strengthen and scale with the business ·       You are viewed as a reliable, technically strong contributor within the accounting team What You’ll Need to Succeed ·       5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry ·       Strong technical accounting foundation with solid understanding of GAAP ·       Experience owning or supporting month-end close, including complex reconciliations and journal entries ·       Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems ·       High attention to detail with a structured, process-oriented approach to accounting and controls

GULFPORT, Mississippi, Bachelor's Degree is required Experience preferred but not required because we will train you.   Daily job duties are preparing tax returns, reviews, compilations, audits, and possibly bookkeeping. Must be able to work well with team members Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Willingness to learn Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Plant Accountant Manages the accounting flow of capital/plant operations of the Cooperative.  Responsible for processing work orders to ensure proper inventory and asset allocations.  Ensures the accuracy and completion of cooperative plant accounting records.  Prepares and coordinates the requests for reimbursements related to FEMA and mutual aid storm events. Initiates and monitors damage billing reimbursements related to theft and damages to cooperative assets. Key Responsibilities: Reconciles inventory, work order and fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger monthly. Reconciles construction and retirement work-in-progress to the general ledger monthly. Responsible for setup and maintenance of construction units and record units, including periodic calculation and updating standard costs. Ensures proper work plan numbers and years are assigned to work orders and ensures tag numbers are applied to fixed assets appropriately. Calculates depreciation for fixed assets monthly. Prepares fuel and transportation cost allocations and related journals. Calculates overhead rates and ensures they are properly applied to open work orders. Reconciles all work order costs to staking sheets and/or as-builts, research discrepancies and closes work orders to plant. Evaluates and reports on the status of open work orders and determines whether to close or cancel them; ensuring all construction and retirement work-in-progress is timely closed to plant. Summarizes data and prepares Inventory of Work Orders reports and Special Equipment reports to meet Rural Utilities Service (RUS) reporting and loan fund requisition requirements. Responsible for identifying and initiating refunds for excess contributions in aid-to-construction. Reviews of fixed asset and construction contractor invoices in preparation for payment; including proper rate, tag, classification and coding. Coordinates the periodic physical inventory of fixed assets. Maintains FEMA documentation after qualifying events and assists in preparing project worksheets. Obtains and maintains a thorough working knowledge of Cooperatives software systems as pertains to duties and responsibilities assigned. Prepares reports, correspondenc, and audit work papers, as required. Receives training as directed by the Controller and/or CFO. Updates and maintains daily job procedures. Performs all duties assigned by supervision. Emergency response coverage, as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Experience:   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, business, mathematics, or related field is required. Minimum three (3) years of experience in accounting or experience with work order processes, field engineering, and utility knowledge required. RUS or FERC accounting experience preferred.  Utilization of a work order/accounting software system preferred.  Experience in general utilities, contracting or construction is a plus.  Experience in lieu of education: Eight (8) years of experience in accounting and/or work order processes, field engineering, or utility knowledge will be considered.   Certification/License, etc.: Certificates and/or licenses relevant to utilities, accounting or work order processing are preferred. Must be willing to actively pursue industry related training including but not limited to CFC, NRECA, and accounting classes.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A solid understanding of work order processing and accounting principles.  Strong ability to analyze financial information is required. An understanding of the electric utility industry is desired.  An understanding of the work order process flow used by an electric utility preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.  Attention to accuracy and detail required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may be required to travel overnight to regional and national destinations. May be required to work outside normal hours. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Seven years of accounting experience Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close Proven internal controls and compliance experience Hands-on experience with general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations Advanced Excel skills Ability to lead, mentor, and manage accounting staff Preferred Qualifications CPA Experience in utilities, construction, or regulated industries NetSuite system experience Audit and tax coordination experience Experience supporting CFO and executive leadership Budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial analysis experience