Accountant II

sci; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI, a publicly traded corporation, seeks a degreed accountant to join a highly automated team at the New Orleans corporate office in Elmwood. The position performs technical accounting and auditing work to ensure trust assets are presented fairly and reconciled through automation and process management.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing reports while adhering to GAAP, SEC rules, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from AACSB-accredited university or CPA.
• 2 years of financial reporting experience or related field.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and GAAP required.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations.
• Completing journal entries and preparing work papers.
• Prepare accounting reports and inter‑company analysis.
• Assist with SOX requests and internal audits as needed.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Independent worker

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting (AACSB)

CPA

Bachelor's in another field + accounting exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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SCI, a publicly traded corporation, is seeking a degreed accountant to join a highly automated team in the New Orleans corporate office in Elmwood. This accounting position performs a variety of technical accounting and/or auditing work, which requires the application of accounting theory and practices, to assist in ensuring all trust assets are fairly presented and reconciled through automation initiatives and process management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations
• Completing journal entries
• Preparing work papers, schedules and reports
• Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, and procedures and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards.
• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested.
• Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.
• Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.
• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
• Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.
• May prepare financial statements.
• May prepare foreign currency translations.
• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.
• Assists with special projects as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a university accredited by AACSB
  • or Bachelor's degree in another field from a university accredited by AACSB combined with relevant accounting experience
  • or CPA
• Experience:
  • Two (2) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required
  • Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
  • Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
  • Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
  • Ability to prepare and present 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

Postal Code: 70121

Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting

Job Location: US-LA - Jefferson