Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Gretna, Louisiana. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a pivotal role in managing financial processes, ensuring accuracy within billing department, and supporting the overall accounting operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong expertise in general ledger management, accounts receivable, and month-end close procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and execute month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

- Supervise a team of 4.

- Manage and maintain general ledger accounts, ensuring all entries are properly recorded and reconciled.

- Prepare and post journal entries to support financial transactions and adjustments.

- Perform account reconciliations to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

- Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between financial records and bank statements.

- Collaborate with other departments to facilitate smooth accounting operations and resolve issues.

- Generate financial reports and statements for management review and decision-making.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Provide support for audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.

Requirements

- Proven experience in month-end close processes and general ledger management.

- Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries.

- Strong skills in account reconciliation and resolving discrepancies.

- Ability to analyze financial data and produce accurate reports.

- Familiarity with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Preferred experience with Tyler Munis software, though not required. Any ERP experience would be preferable.

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