Accounting Analyst II — GAAP, SOX & Reconciliations

Service Corporation International; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International seeks a degreed accountant for its New Orleans corporate office in Elmwood. The role supports automated processes, performs technical accounting duties, and ensures trust assets are presented accurately through automation and process management.

The successful candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting (CPA preferred) and 2+ years of financial reporting or related experience, with strong GAAP, SEC reporting, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting.
• Understanding GAAP principles and standards.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional-level accounting duties such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepares work papers, schedules and reports.
• Ensures transactions comply with authority, policies, and GAAP.
• Prepares accounting reports and inter-company analyses.
• Uploads journal entries monthly and may prepare financial statements.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent worker

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Service Corporation International seeks a degreed accountant for its New Orleans corporate office in Elmwood. The role supports automated processes, performs technical accounting duties, and ensures trust assets are presented accurately through automation and process management.

The successful candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting (CPA preferred) and 2+ years of financial reporting or related experience, with strong GAAP, SEC reporting, and Excel skills.