BackAccountant
@ The Wright Group
The Accountant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. The Accountant will be heavily involved with general ledger and inventory management as well as assisting the Corporate Controller/Asst. Controller in providing timely and accurate financial data, while demonstrating a high level of professionalism.
Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:
- Assisting with the financial monthly close (General Journals, Balance Sheet Recs, etc.)
- Assisting with inventory management (Cycle Counts, Research Discrepancies, etc.)
- Closing Production/FG Batch Tickets (all facilities)
- Gross Profit Margin Tracking
- Participate in Inventory Counts
- Approving monthly bank reconciliations
- Approving ACH/wire payments
- Approving Sales/IFTA Tax Returns
- Updating and implementing processes and procedures
- Internal and external audits
- Preparing Multiple Reports (RM, GPM, Working Capital, Daily Sales Report/Forecasting, etc.)
- Maintaining orderly filing system for general journals and other accounting documents in accordance with the file retention policy
- Assisting with related special projects, as required
Behavior Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills: Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Initiative: Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Corporate office environment
- Ability to interface with a variety of personnel on a day-to-day basis
- Ability to multi-task quickly with many interruptions throughout the day
- Ability to work overtime and travel to other WG locations
Qualifications:
Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:
- Associates/Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 3 years experience necessary
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or similar software is preferred
- Intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook is necessary
- Able to effectively interface with internal and external customers
- Must be able to handle confidential information with maximum discretion
- Able to understand business principles and apply them accordingly
- Able to work independently and on a team within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate good judgment while managing projects, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines with a sense of urgency
- Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and proactive
- Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- High level of accountability and flexibility
- High level of self-confidence, professional grooming and demeanor, positive, self-starter and high degree of emotional stamina
- Open and willing to receive and give constructive critique
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://thewrightgroup.bamboohr.com/careers/438
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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: June 24, 2026
Application Deadline: July 24, 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Marisa Trumps
marisa.trumps@twgnutrition.com