Accountant, Mandeville

Job description:

Job Summary

Barrister Global Services Network, Inc. is seeking a results-driven, detail-oriented Senior

Accountant to manage core accounting operations including the month-end close, financial

reporting, inventory and cost accounting, audit preparation, and system/process improvements.

This high-impact role supports operations and works closely with finance leadership, operations,

and auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial results.

Core Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries,

reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Analyze monthly financial results and ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with

U.S. GAAP.

Manage balance sheet account reconciliations and identify/prevent discrepancies.

Prepare and maintain accounting documentation to support internal and external audits.

Ensure timely reconciliation of daily banking and credit card activity.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

Maintain inventory valuation, COGS tracking, and costing methods (e.g., FIFO, weighted

average).

Partner with supply chain and operations teams to reconcile inventory movement and

part usage.

Support fleet accounting (ASC842), fixed asset tracking, and forecasting.

Reconcile eCommerce platform data (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, PayPal) with accounting

systems.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Oversee full-cycle A/P and A/R including invoice processing, payment application, and

collections.

Investigate billing discrepancies, chargebacks, and variances in cash application.

Monitor vendor and customer records, purchase orders, and sales orders in ERP.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

Ensure compliance with GAAP, sales tax regulations, and internal control policies.

Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors for annual audits.

Assist in developing accounting policies and procedures for continuous improvement.

Support sales tax filings and regulatory submissions across multiple states and

jurisdictions.

Reporting & Analysis

Produce financial statements, reports, and variance analyses.

Support ad hoc financial modeling and management reporting as needed.

Assist with budget preparation and quarterly forecasting.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (required)

CPA designation (preferred but not mandatory)

Experience

5 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a senior accounting or controller-

track role

Hands-on experience with external audits and financial reporting

Experience with eCommerce platforms, inventory-heavy environments, or IT services a

plus

Technical Skills

Proficiency in accounting software, including QuickBooks Online and NetSuite (required

or preferred)

Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling)

Familiarity with expense systems such as Concur or AMEX reconciliation (a plus)

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, sales tax nexus, and multi-state tax compliance

Soft Skills & Attributes

Acute attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Capable of working independently in a remote/hybrid environment

Able to explain financial concepts to cross-functional stakeholders

Self-motivated, analytical thinker, and problem-solver

Preferred Experience

Industry exposure in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), IT services, or manufacturing

Experience forecasting fleet and part usage costs

Demonstrated ability to spot errors, improve process efficiencies, and recommend

system enhancements

Experience supporting ERP migrations or accounting system upgrades

Work Environment

Hybrid work model available

Professional office environment in Mandeville, Louisiana

Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, etc.)

Occasional overtime required during close or audit cycles

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holiday benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person