Financial Accountant I at Lamar Advertising

Our Lamar Corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is now hiring a Financial Accountant. The purpose of the Financial Accountant I position is to support the Accounting department by performing various functions to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Company’s accounting records.

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! We partnered up with Major Menus so you can order online for free delivery from a different restaurant every day!

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday-Friday, 8a-5p work schedule
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 1-month training program 
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage 
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we're looking for in you:

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and GSuite (Google Sheets, Slides, Docs)

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field required
• 2-3 years of related work experience preferred

A day in the life:

• Analyze balance sheet accounts, including the preparation of multiple bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries to record daily business activity and for the month-end close
• Effectively analyze and communicate income statement trends and/or issues with the accounting team
• Evaluate financial information by developing reports and verifying information
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist the Financial Accountant II, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, or Director of Accounting with special projects, as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 5%.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Hand-painted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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