Posted 1w ago

Accounting Manager

@ JM Test Systems
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead close, Review entries, Ensure reporting
Requirements Summary:Lead accounting operations, GAAP compliance, multi-location close, Sage 100, Excel skills; 3–5+ years accounting experience; CPA preferred or in progress.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Sage 100, Excel
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Job Description

JM Test Systems is seeking an experienced and
detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and ensure
the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial processes. This role partners closely with the Controller and CFO and
serves as a key leader across the accounting function—owning the general
ledger, driving a strong close process, and ensuring consistent, compliant
practices across multiple locations.

You’ll act as the bridge between transactional accounting
(AP), staff accountants, and leadership—bringing structure, visibility, and
continuous improvement to our financial operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead
    the monthly and annual close process across all locations
  • Review
    and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Ensure
    timely, accurate financial statements and reporting
  • Maintain
    general ledger integrity and consistency
  • Partner
    with leadership on variance analysis and executive reporting
  • Ensure
    compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
  • Support
    internal and external audits
  • Strengthen
    and monitor internal controls
  • Identify
    and drive process improvements and efficiencies
  • Optimize
    use of Sage 100 and related systems
  • Oversee
    sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Partner
    cross-functionally with AR, Purchasing, Payroll, and Operations
  • Lead
    and develop the accounting team, including the AP Supervisor and staff
    accountants
  • Oversee
    AP operations through the AP Supervisor to ensure accuracy, timeliness,
    and compliance

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
  • CPA
    (preferred or in progress)
  • 3–5+
    years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience
    with month-end close and financial reporting
  • Experience
    in multi-location or service-based environments preferred
  • ERP
    experience (Sage 100 or similar strongly preferred)
  • Prior
    leadership or team oversight experience preferred

Key Skills

  • Strong
    knowledge of GAAP
  • Advanced
    Excel skills
  • High
    attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong
    analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Ability
    to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Strong
    communication and cross-functional collaboration

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistent,
    on-time and accurate financial close
  • Clean,
    audit-ready financials
  • Reduced
    errors and rework across accounting processes
  • Improved
    efficiency and scalability of accounting operations
  • Strong
    internal controls and compliance
  • Clear,
    actionable financial insights for leadership

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive
    base salary + bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive
    medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
    with company match
  • Paid
    time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Company-paid
    life and disability insurance
  • Opportunities
    for professional development and career growth
  • Collaborative,
    team-oriented work environment
  • Exposure
    to leadership and cross-functional business operations

Why JM Test Systems?

  • Growing,
    multi-location organization with strong operational backbone
  • Opportunity
    to make a direct impact on financial processes and scalability
  • Collaborative
    leadership team and cross-functional exposure
  • Career
    growth and development opportunities


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