Senior Accountant

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

• Performs month-end reconciliations for general ledger account and banking activity on a timely basis
• Assists in month-end and year-end close which may include aging reporting and key performance indicators
• Assists in the development and documentation of policies and procedures and monitors compliance
• Generates various reports for management for the general fund, fiduciary funds, proprietary funds, special revenue funds, and/or capital funds 
• Oversee the procurement card process that includes ensuring all receipts are submitted and properly coded for the financial system and performs monthly reconciliation
• Oversee the grant management cycle, benefits processing, and capital asset accounting;
• Reviews disbursement activity in addition to incoming receipts
• Assists with Fixed Asset physical inventory
• Assists with Student Activity processing
• 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
• Collaborates with various internal departments to ensure internal controls are efficient and effective
• Provides insight and recommendation to Comptroller and serve as an liaison to internal audit reporting and functions
• Serves as backup for the payroll and assist with processing W2’s and 1099
• Assists in the monitoring and oversight of day-to-day accounting activities and processes
• Trains and cross-trains employees in existing and new procedures, set standards of performance and monitors performance
• Performs other duties as required

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience strongly preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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