Senior Accountant

Advantage Capital

New Orleans, LA

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SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Alternative Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investment Capital, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, State Government, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New Orleans, LA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: New Orleans, LA (On-Site)

Who We Are

Advantage's mission is to bring businesses, resources and jobs to communities that have historically lacked access to investment capital, while alsogenerating competitive returns for our investors, proving that conscious capitalism is possible. Since 1992, Advantage Capital has invested more than $4 billion in over 900 companies and projects, spanning a diverse array of industry sectors. We've built a sterling track record of public-private partnerships with state and federal governments and private institutional investors, directly creating tens of thousands of jobs, thousands of units of housing, and millions of kwh of clean, renewable energy in underserved communities and industries.

Let us invest in a better future together.

About the Role

Advantage Capital is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our 10+ person accounting team. This role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting, while supporting our broader efforts to deliver forward-looking insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to process improvement, and is excited to work in an environment that increasingly leverages automation and AI to drive efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, ensuring audit-readiness throughout the year

• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Prepare quarterly financial statements and support peer review processes to ensure accuracy and consistency

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support month-end and quarter-end close processes

• Mentor and provide guidance to staff accountants, reviewing their work and supporting their professional development

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge of GAAP

• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and take on tasks as needed to support broader team goals

• Intellectual curiosity and sharp critical thinking skills to identify and resolve complex problems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with AI tools, particularly in building or deploying agents to support accounting workflows

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Three to five years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

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