Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a financial services team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys detailed transactional work, brings strong reconciliation expertise, and can contribute across core accounting activities. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday, along with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high-volume account, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting trial balance activity.
• Assist with month-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results.
• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to track transactions, verify payment activity, and support smooth accounting operations.
• Review financial statements and profit and loss activity to identify variances, confirm accuracy, and support reporting needs.
• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to analyze transactions and maintain reliable accounting records.
• Support banking-related processes, including payment and wire activity, with close attention to control and documentation requirements.
• Take on additional accounting duties as the role evolves, contributing to broader team support and long-term growth opportunities.

This is a fast-paced, small office setting so we need a hands on Senior Accountant with great interpersonal skills to to multi-task and work closely with the local and regional teams. If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of full cycle accounting (banking industry experience is a plus!), for confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a business environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success handling detailed reconciliations, including bank and cash accounts.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and trial balance review.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and day-to-day transactional accounting activities.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements, including profit and loss reports.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and account analysis.
• Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.