Accountant III Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Accountant III position involves performing professional-level accounting duties such as preparing work papers, schedules, and reports, analyzing data, and ensuring transactions adhere to accounting standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, four years of financial reporting experience, and proficiency in PC software like Excel. The job is located in US-LA Jefferson and is offered by SCI, a company dedicated to supporting families during difficult times.
Job Description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs professional-level accounting duties such as: Performing and reviewing reconciliations Completing trial balances and journal entries Preparing work papers, schedules and reports Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules. Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions. Uploads journal entries on monthly basis. Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts. May prepare financial statements. May prepare foreign currency translations. Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations. Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed. Assists with special projects as necessary. Leads and provides guidance to lower level accounting staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline
Experience:
Four (4) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications
Postal Code:
70121 Category (Portal Searching):
Finance and Accounting Job Location:
US-LA – Jefferson Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we’re dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. “SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
