Staff Accountant

Description

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA- In Office

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports timely and accurate transactional accounting and close, and financial reporting activities for assigned legal entities. The role applies U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), established accounting policies, and internal controls while maintaining reliable documentation and developing practical experience in fund accounting, entity structures, and the firm’s systems and processes.

Core Accounting Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and established accounting policies, including cash and intercompany activity.
• Perform bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve routine accounting exceptions on a timely basis
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by maintaining accurate general ledger balances and completing required supporting documentation
• Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements, related schedules, management reporting, and audit support for assigned entities
• Maintain complete, organized records for accounting transactions and ensure data integrity within accounting systems and the general ledger
• Participate in peer review processes to promote the accuracy and consistency of internal financial reporting and non-investor reporting deliverables
• Apply internal control procedures, identify potential errors or irregularities, and escalate issues appropriately
• Develop an understanding of operating agreements, entity documentation, and basic transaction and investment structures as they affect accounting and reporting
• Collaborate with accounting teammates and internal stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and improve accounting processes
• Demonstrate initiative by seeking opportunities to learn responsibilities beyond the traditional scope of the role
• Actively engaging peers and supervisors to build understanding of the firm’s culture and collaborate on accounting best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• One to three 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