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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in New Orleans, Louisiana
Description
Robert Half is working with an established public accounting firm to fill Staff to Manager level roles in their business consulting and tax groups.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, scrutinize, and dissect financial statements that consist of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring their accuracy and timely delivery.
• Carry out and oversee regular account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to uphold data integrity.
• Work in unison with the management team to create budgets and financial projections, monitoring their performance and providing variance analyses.
• Uphold adherence to internal controls, tax regulations, and financial policies, assisting with both internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Manage the general ledger, which includes making journal entries and adjustments, ensuring transactions are correctly classified and documented.
• Pinpoint and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, using accounting software and tools to streamline reporting and workflows.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry level accountants and support staff, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring the completion of departmental objectives.
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role as a Senior Accountant
• CPA license is ideal
• Proficiency in account reconciliation is required
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliation is a must
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations is necessary
• Demonstrated ability in handling general ledger tasks
• Proficiency in creating and managing journal entries
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel are essential
• Experience in handling month-end close procedures is required
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks accounting software is necessary
• Familiarity with CCH ProSystem software is a plus
For confidential consideration please reach out to Nicole MacRae, Robert Half Recruiting Manager 504.383.0842. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.
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