Staff Accountant: GAAP & Financial Close Specialist

Deutsch Creative; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsch Creative, New Orleans, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support timely transactional accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting for assigned entities. The role applies GAAP, policies, and internal controls while building experience in fund accounting and entity structures.

You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, support close activities, and assist in GAAP financial statements and audits. Strong detail orientation and collaboration with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, and schedules per GAAP and policies.
• Perform bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve routine issues.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate GL balances and supporting docs.
• Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements, schedules, and audit support.
• Maintain organized records for transactions and ensure data integrity in GL systems.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting.
• Apply internal control procedures and elevate issues when identified.
• Develop understanding of operating agreements and entity structures affecting accounting.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to meet deadlines and improve processes.
• Show initiative to learn responsibilities beyond traditional scope of the role.
• Engage with peers and supervisors to understand firm culture and accounting best practices.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Deutsch Creative, New Orleans, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support timely transactional accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting for assigned entities. The role applies GAAP, policies, and internal controls while building experience in fund accounting and entity structures.

You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, support close activities, and assist in GAAP financial statements and audits. Strong detail orientation and collaboration with teams are essential.