Remote
Hybrid
Accountant
Accountant
Lafayette, LA
Full time
$58,240On-site
Oil and Gas
About This Job
Job Summary
At Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA), our mission is to provide firm, reliable, and economical wholesale power and energy to Louisiana municipalities. To support this mission, we are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team and contribute directly to core financial operations including reporting, budgeting, and invoicing.
As a valued member of our accounting team, you will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of LEPA's financial operations. Your contributions will directly support our commitment to excellence in service to our twenty member cities.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A LEPA APPLICATION, available online at www.lepa.com, by phone at (337) 269-4046, or in person at 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA 70507.
Key Responsibilities
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Invoicing - Review and assist in preparing monthly invoices to member cities.
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Budgeting - Monitor project-specific budgets and provide monthly updates.
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Governmental and Utility Accounting - Apply relevant principles and regulations governing public funds.
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Financial Reporting - Review, interpret, and assist in preparing annual financial statements.
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Audit Support - Review audit schedules and collaborate with external auditors.
Qualifications
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Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year institution.
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Experience - Minimum of four years in accounting. Supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
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Technical Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage.
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Certification - CPA is not required
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Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
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Retirement - Defined retirement plan
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Insurance - Employer-paid health and life insurance
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Schedule - Flexible work hours
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Time Off - Paid sick leave, annual leave, and 11 paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.85 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
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457(b)
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Flexible schedule
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
Schedule:
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8 hour shift
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Choose your own hours
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Monday to Friday