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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in New Orleans, Louisiana
Description
There's a career-building position for a Senior Accountant at Robert Half, specifically a short-term contract to full time opportunity. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opening is located in the New Orleans, Louisiana area and will offer you great experience, strong compensation, and an attractive benefits package. If you are looking for a rewarding, career building experience with an exciting company, apply today!
How you will make an impact
Achieve compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
Implement monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Complete other projects as required
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Ready monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Requirements
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
This role would be best suited to candidates with financial reporting proficiency
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Proven ability to work and communication well with manager-level associates
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Accounts Payable (AP) experience highly desired
Proven knowledge of financial statement preparation
Expertise in journal entries
Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Excel
General familiarity with Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Well-founded grasp of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Strong familiarity with QuickBooks
Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings
Practical knowledge of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Experience with ERP systems
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Highly organized and self-motivated
Robert Half is partnering with a growing Credit Union company who is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk to join the accounting team. Apply today!
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