Senior Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is onsite in New Orleans, LA, and compensation is not specified. The position supports Dillard University’s Office of Business and Finance Division. This role maintains accurate, compliant financial operations by recording and reconciling transactions, supporting financial reporting and audits, and improving workflows and data integrity in the university’s financial systems.

What you'll do

• Record general ledger transactions
• assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• lead monthly and year-end closings and audit preparation
• reconcile bank, student receivable, and financial aid accounts
• track grant activity and support grant reporting
• maintain Jenzabar workflows and data integrity
• support compliance, audit schedules, and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

accounting

financial reporting

general ledger

reconciliations

grants accounting

audit preparation

jenzabar

higher education

new orleans la

dillard university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Dillard University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.