Accountant II

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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.

• →Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:
  • →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.

• Either: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a university accredited by AACSB, Bachelor’s degree in another field from a university accredited by AACSB combined with relevant accounting experience, or CPA

• Two (2) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

• 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