Senior Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and maintain general ledger transactions in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
• Aid with monthly and annual closing processes and preparation of financial statements.
• Generate routine reports for internal use and external stakeholders, including budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Support the preparation of financial schedules and documentation for the annual audit.
• Aid in tracking departmental expenditures and verifying budget compliance.
• Compile financial data and assist in preparing budget reports and forecasts.
• Maintain records for capital projects and restricted funds.
• Monitor and review financial data associated with state and federal grant programs.
• Prepare financial reports for grant-funded activities in coordination with program staff.
• Ensure grant expenses are properly documented and compliant with funding guidelines.
• Support internal tracking of grant budgets, spending, and drawdown schedules.
• Follow established financial policies and procedures.
• Aid in the implementation of new financial systems and software tools.
• Help document workflows and recommend process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• OR
• A minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant professional accounting experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a governmental or nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with fund accounting principles and governmental financial standards (GAAP/GASB).
• Hands-on experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Tyler Munis, or equivalent).
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License at the time of hiring.