Our client in the New Orleans area, seeks a Bilingual Senior Accountant. This is a newly created position due to the growth of the company.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a strong relationship with external accountants who support the international operations
- Reconcile account balances and intercompany accounts
- Bank reconciliations
- Review weekly payroll for subsidiaries
- Handle and process journal entries
- Assist with financial statement preparation
- Analysis and reporting
- Participate in budget control
- Assist with HR issues for subsidiaries
- Participate in the implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
- Assist in the internal and/or external reviews/audits
- Follow internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley controls processes to ensure company compliance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required
- Ability to travel approximately 35%, including some internationally
- Minimum 3 years of G/L experience