Regulatory Reporting Accountant Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Senior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a financial services team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys detailed transactional work, brings strong reconciliation expertise, and can contribute across core accounting activities. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday, along with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time. Responsibilities:• Perform high-volume account, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting trial balance activity.• Assist with month-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results.• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to track transactions, verify payment activity, and support smooth accounting operations.• Review financial statements and profit and loss activity to identify variances, confirm accuracy, and support reporting needs.• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to analyze transactions and maintain reliable accounting records.• Support banking-related processes, including payment and wire activity, with close attention to control and documentation requirements.• Take on additional accounting duties as the role evolves, contributing to broader team support and long-term growth opportunities. This is a fast-paced, small office setting so we need a hands on Senior Accountant with great interpersonal skills to to multi-task and work closely with the local and regional teams. If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of full cycle accounting (banking industry experience is a plus!), for confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
87000 - 97500 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana. This role supports financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and audit activities while helping maintain accurate accounting records and sound internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with reconciliations and month-end processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners. Responsibilities: • Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities to support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. • Prepare statutory filings, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for quarterly and annual reporting, audits, and regulatory submissions. • Partner with external advisors, auditors, actuaries, and reinsurance contacts to gather data, resolve issues, and support financial reporting requirements. • Develop budgets, analyze variances, and produce financial reports, visual summaries, and committee materials for leadership review and planning discussions. • Review expenses and payables for proper coding, prepare deductible billings, and perform detailed analyses to improve accuracy and accountability. • Maintain and enhance accounting procedures, internal control documentation, and reporting practices to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness. • Oversee reinsurance-related accounting, including entries, reconciliations, treaty maintenance, and coordination on open matters with brokers and third parties. • Provide guidance and training to accounting staff and business leaders on reporting tools, budget-to-actual analysis, and financial report usage. • Monitor applicable insurance and regulatory changes and assist with testing accounting-related operational systems when updates affect reporting processes.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and compliance efforts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including tax support, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.• Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, working across core accounting functions, and contributing to timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings experience in nonprofit accounting environments and can confidently manage grant-related financial processes while using NetSuite effectively. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and other routine accounting transactions to keep financial data complete and accurate. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure payments are issued in accordance with internal controls. • Support month-end and period-end close activities by organizing financial information and assisting with account analysis. • Track and manage grant-related accounting activity, including expenses, allocations, and reporting requirements tied to government funding. • Assist with nonprofit accounting operations by helping maintain compliance with applicable funding guidelines and financial policies. • Use NetSuite to enter, review, and monitor accounting records, while supporting data accuracy across the system. • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial information, respond to accounting questions, and improve reporting visibility.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

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