Staff Accountant

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Salary: $50,000 to $85,000

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a locally owned and operated company in New Orleans.  This is a direct hire opportunity.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Controller with accounts receivable; additionally, they are responsible for completing various accounting projects for companies affiliated with the company. The Staff Accountant will also assist with migrating a company's books from QBO to QuickBooks Desktop.

Compensation: $50,000 to $85,000, depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Additional duties that are necessary to carry out the function of Staff Accountant may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description:

• Generate accurate and timely financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in preparing state and local sales tax returns.
• Review retail inventory data in relation to profit and loss reports.
• Assist in financial data analysis and provide management insights for decision-making purposes.
• Process accounts payable invoices, verify transactions and reconcile vendor statements.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor cash transactions and ensure proper recording and reconciliation.
• Must work well under pressure while maintaining a productive work environment.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing and adjusting journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Responsible for the review of the Company’s fixed assets schedules and prepaid expenses schedules on a monthly basis.
• Reports to work, as directed by the Controller, and completes above listed tasks in a competent manner as well as other duties as assigned.
• Primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance and is directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer or the employer’s customers.

All personnel within this job description shall be subject to cross-training into jobs within the organization based on Company needs.

Requirements:

• At least five years of experience as a Staff Accountant
• QuickBooks Desktop and QBO experience required

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, STD, 401K/Roth, Holiday Pay, and PTO

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• PTO Blackout
• No vacation taken from November 1st through the two weeks following Mardi Gras

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