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Staff Accountant

Crest Industries

Staff Accountant

Posted 12 Days Ago

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Lafayette, LA, USA

In-Office

Junior

Energy • Utilities • Industrial • Manufacturing

The Role

Owns recurring accounting activities, including month-end close, financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, audit support, and aircraft audits. The role maintains internal controls, investigates discrepancies, supports accounts payable, documents procedures, communicates with corporate and division accounting teams, and completes ad hoc analyses and process improvements accurately and on schedule.

Summary Generated by Built In

Come join our team at Crest Operations!

With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today’s challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is a precise, analytical contributor to Crest Operations' Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The role independently owns recurring accounting work, applies GAAP and established controls, and produces complete, well-supported financial information. The successful individual works patiently and methodically, investigates variances to root cause, and communicates conclusions in a direct, factual manner. Success requires sustained focus, disciplined follow-through, sound judgment, and an exceptional commitment to accuracy, documentation, and consistent process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.

Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready supporting schedules.

Reconcile general ledger accounts to system data; investigate discrepancies through resolution.

Perform the monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.

Support accounts payable while maintaining segregation of duties and internal controls.

Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.

Analyze period variances and provide concise, fact-based explanations.

Record journal entries and system imports with complete support, correct coding, and GAAP and policy compliance.

Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements and findings directly.

Master system and process details; implement approved improvements without compromising controls.

Maintain current policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.

Own ad hoc analysis and special projects within defined priorities and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger reconciliation.

Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and audit support.

Strong Excel and Windows application skills; ERP system experience required.

Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence.

Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards.

Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and follow work through completion; communicates in a concise, factual, and professional manner.

We know how difficult it is to manage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958, we’ve seen our share of struggles. We’ve failed. We’ve learned and we’ve adapted. We will continue to grow and evolve to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. To do this, there are three forces that we leverage that will not change: Our Solid Foundation, Innovation, and The Right People. When we bring these three forces together, we get a forward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but also supports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we put the right people in the right seats, with the skill sets that fit our customers’ challenges and we work hard to develop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home, no matter where they are from. We place each other above egos because, at Crest, our coworkers are like your family. And like family, we believe in honest and clear communication so that the path towards our customers’ success is a united effort.

Crest Operations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Crest Operations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Crest Operations will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger reconciliation
Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and audit support
Strong Microsoft Excel and Windows application skills
ERP system experience
Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence
Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards
Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and communicate professionally

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The Company

HQ: Pineville, LA

123 Employees

Year Founded: 1958

What We Do

Crest Industries is a holding company that provides engineering, procurement, packaging, construction, and industrial services through its various subsidiaries. It operates across sectors including electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution, and natural resources. Founded in 1958, the company focuses on delivering reliable, innovative solutions to help customers manage change and solve complex problems, leveraging a solid foundation, innovation, and a commitment to its people.