We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a financial services organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is confident handling high-volume reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting core accounting operations with precision. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with accounting leadership, contribute to month-end activities, and expand into broader responsibilities over time.
Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed account, cash, and bank reconciliations while investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate general ledger activity and reliable financial reporting.
- Assist with month-end close by reviewing balances, validating transactions, and ensuring supporting documentation is complete.
- Work with accounts payable processes to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with internal controls.
- Analyze trial balance activity and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
- Review financial data to support the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and profit and loss reporting.
- Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to ensure transactions are classified properly across accounts.
- Support banking-related accounting activity, including payment and wire transactions, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Take on additional accounting assignments as the role evolves, providing ongoing support to the Controller and broader finance team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including substantial reconciliation work.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, trial balances, and journal entry preparation.
- Experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
- Understanding of financial statements, including balance sheet and profit and loss reporting.
- Familiarity with accounts payable and cash reconciliation activities.
- Solid grasp of debits, credits, and core accounting principles.
- Background in banking or financial services is preferred, particularly with exposure to wires and payments.