Senior Accountant — Month/Year-End, Audit & Controls Lead

NOLA Public Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NOLA Public Schools in New Orleans is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end and year-end closeouts, the annual audit, and financial reporting to the Board of Education and the state. The role also manages internal controls and liaises with auditors, with backup payroll duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of accounting experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end reconciliations for general ledger and banking activity.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close, aging reporting, and KPIs.
• Oversee procurement card processes and monthly reconciliations.
• Oversee grant management, benefits processing, and capital asset accounting.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

NOLA Public Schools in New Orleans is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end and year-end closeouts, the annual audit, and financial reporting to the Board of Education and the state. The role also manages internal controls and liaises with auditors, with backup payroll duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of accounting experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.