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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in New Orleans, Louisiana
Description Robert Half and one of its growing clients are seeking a qualified candidate in the Non-Profit industry to fill a Senior Accountant role. You might be the right candidate for this Senior Accountant position if you are an experienced Accountant with an aptitude for adaptability. Apply as soon as possible and let us know you're interested in this immediate Senior Accountant position! This long-term contract / contract to hire employment opportunity is based in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.
Major responsibilities
Organize quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Manage monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)
Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Arrange monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments Requirements - Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
General ledger experience preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of account reconciliation
Strong familiarity with financial statement preparation
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Foundational knowledge in month end closings
Proven ability to work and communication well with manager-level associates
Highly capable of analyzing financial data and quickly creating accurate reports
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are highly desired
Experience with ERP systems
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