Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. SCI, a publicly traded corporation, is seeking a degreed accountant to join a highly automated team in the New Orleans corporate office in Elmwood. This accounting position performs a variety of technical accounting and/or auditing work, which requires the application of accounting theory and practices, to assist in ensuring all trust assets are fairly presented and reconciled through automation initiatives and process management. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs professional-level accounting duties such as: + Performing and reviewing reconciliations + Completing journal entries + Preparing work papers, schedules and reports + Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, and 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. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **Education:** + Either: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a university accredited by AACSB, Bachelor’s degree in another field from a university accredited by AACSB combined with relevant accounting experience, or CPA **Experience:** + No minimum requirements **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 Job Profile ID: C00154 Time Type: Full time Location Name: ACME Mausoleum LLC - Stewart Funeral Home Non Region - Stewart Cemetery Non Region - Stewart Resource Center