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