Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a part-time Staff Accountant to support a healthcare organization in New Orleans, Louisiana through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys owning core close activities, strengthening financial accuracy, and contributing to management reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with accounting leadership on reconciliations, financial statement support, compliance activities, and process-focused accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
• Create and post journal entries across key accounts while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany balances to maintain reliable financial records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing workbooks, reviewing account activity, and resolving variances on schedule.
• Develop management reporting analyses for balance sheet and income statement activity to help leadership understand financial performance.
• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related schedules and recurring payment obligations.
• Assist with internal control and compliance activities by following established accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness.
• Prepare financial statement support, cash flow information, budgets, and other reporting packages required by internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis, including department initiatives and process improvements related to accounting operations.