Senior Accountant
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Location2401 Westbend Pkwy, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
ExperienceUp to 6 yrs
DepartmentFinance - Central Office, Accounting
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
4-6 years of relevant accounting experience strongly preferred
Skills
MS Word
Excel
Outlook
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Comptroller and is responsible for assisting with month and year-end closeouts, the annual audit, and NOLA-PS’s financial reporting requirements to the Board of Education and the state. The Senior Accountant also manages the annual audit process culminating in the district’s audit report as well as day-to-day activities. Additionally, the Senior Accountant helps implement and maintain a system of internal controls in consultation with finance professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Performs month-end reconciliations for general ledger account and banking activity on a timely basis
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Assists in month-end and year-end close which may include aging reporting and key performance indicators
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Assists in the development and documentation of policies and procedures and monitors compliance
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Generates various reports for management for the general fund, fiduciary funds, proprietary funds, special revenue funds, and/or capital funds
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Oversee the procurement card process that includes ensuring all receipts are submitted and properly coded for the financial system and performs monthly reconciliation
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Oversee the grant management cycle, benefits processing, and capital asset accounting;
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Reviews disbursement activity in addition to incoming receipts
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Assists with Fixed Asset physical inventory
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Assists with Student Activity processing
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Works with internal/external auditors related to internal control analysis, month-end and year-end activities, and accruals and suggests improvements in processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of unit
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Collaborates with various internal departments to ensure internal controls are efficient and effective
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Provides insight and recommendation to Comptroller and serve as an liaison to internal audit reporting and functions
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Serves as backup for the payroll and assist with processing W2’s and 1099
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Assists in the monitoring and oversight of day-to-day accounting activities and processes
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Trains and cross-trains employees in existing and new procedures, set standards of performance and monitors performance
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Performs other duties as required
Educational Background
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Bachelor’s degree required
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4-6 years of relevant accounting experience strongly preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
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Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
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Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
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Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices