Senior Statutory Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Statutory Accountant to join a growing organization in River Ridge, Louisiana and provide strong oversight of statutory financial reporting. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting period-end close activities, and delivering clear financial insight to internal stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate brings deep statutory accounting knowledge, strong analytical ability, and a disciplined approach to compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and ensuring account balances are accurate and fully supported.
• Prepare timely financial statements and reporting packages by analyzing account activity, identifying variances, and summarizing key trends.
• Manage core reporting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statement accuracy across reporting periods.
• Record and organize financial activity with clear documentation to support transparency, audit readiness, and internal review.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory close processes to help ensure complete and accurate filings.
• Coordinate the preparation of schedules and supporting materials required for external tax providers and audit partners.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Assist in developing forecasts and budget-related analyses to support financial planning and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced education is preferred.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in statutory accounting.

• Strong understanding of statutory accounting guidance, reporting practices, and applicable accounting principles.

• Experience preparing quarterly and annual statutory reports, including supporting schedules and disclosures.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Business Central, Dynamics, Sapiens, or similar financial systems.

• Working knowledge of corporate tax requirements, internal controls, and accounting procedure documentation.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743. Thank you!

Compensation

$115,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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