Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

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SCI, a publicly traded corporation, is seeking a degreed accountant to join a highly automated team in the New Orleans corporate office in Elmwood. This accounting position performs a variety of technical accounting and/or auditing work, which requires the application of accounting theory and practices, to assist in ensuring all trust assets are fairly presented and reconciled through automation initiatives and process management.

• Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations

• Completing journal entries

• Preparing work papers, schedules and reports

• Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, and procedures and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards.

• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested.

• Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.

• Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.

• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.

• Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.

• May prepare financial statements.

• May prepare foreign currency translations.

• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.

• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.

• Assists with special projects as necessary.

• Either:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a university accredited by AACSB, Bachelor’s degree in another field from a university accredited by AACSB combined with relevant accounting experience, or CPA

• No minimum requirements

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required

• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP

• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations

• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines

• Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation

• Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications

Postal Code: 70121

Category (Portal Searching):
Finance and Accounting

Job Location:

US-LA
- Jefferson

Job Profile : C00154

Time Type:
Full time

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