Sr. Accountant

Description This Senior Accountant position is a perfect match for a skilled Accountant with an aptitude for adaptability. Apply today! We would love to hear about your interest in this open Senior Accountant opening! This long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity is based in the Gramercy, Louisiana area.Your responsibilities

Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations

Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)

Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments

Organize quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors

Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process

Function with business partners to ensure compliance with procedures and controls, corporate accounting policies, and provide support on special requests

Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting

Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP

Other projects as required Requirements - Possess strong organizational and follow-up skills

Proficient at analyzing financial data and promptly creating accurate reports

Skilled with ERP systems

Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity

Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines

Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience

Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with functional department managers

Deep understanding of general ledger

Experience with month end closings

Account reconciliation experience desired

Adeptness in Microsoft Excel

Financial statement preparation experience

General ledger experience preferred

High attention to detail

Experience in SOX control execution/documentation

BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are highly desired

Strong analytical capabilities and discernment

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