Accountant II

Location: Louisiana
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This job requires a qualified and professional individual who will perform a variety of tasks related to managing trust accounts in accordance with state laws and regulations. While some accounting knowledge is preferred, this position is focused towards audit and compliance.
** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Compliance and Processing
*** Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory and reporting packages submitted to third parties
* Take the lead on required filings by executing the established plan and adhering to the deadlines outlined on the compliance calendar
* Fully responsible for all aspects of an audit from review of request, collection of data and documentation, communication with auditor and locations, to the evaluation and response to audit findings
* Communicate with locations, regulatory agencies, trustees, internal departments and other third parties on all matters involving trust accounts and regulatory compliance associated with the contracts and trusting laws
* Research complex issues and provide resolutions
* Identify and implement process improvements
* Respond to internal requests as needed
* Takes full ownership of all trust matters related to the state under area of responsibility
* Assist with special projects as necessary
** Education
* ** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
** Experience
* ** Four (4) years of experience in a compliance, audit, financial reporting, accounting, or equivalent role in a related field
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Well organized, ability to prioritize high traffic emails and workload
* Ability to analyze and audit data and provide recommendations
* Ability to work independently, multitasking, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
* Ability to prepare and present organized 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
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Comfortable communicating with regulatory entities and other associates
* Occasional travel may be required
** WORK CONDITIONS
** When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
** Work Environment
*** Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
* Standard business dress required
** Work Postures
*** Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
** Physical Demands
*** Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
** Work Hours
*** Working a number of evenings each month as need to ensure deadlines are met
* Working past standard business hours is expected between January 1 and June 1 each year Postal Code: 70121

Category (Portal Searching):
Finance and Accounting

Job Location:

US-LA - Jefferson
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