STAFF/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Seaport Global Holdings LLC, a mid-sized, independent investment bank, seeks a full-time Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team in our New Orleans, LA office. Please note, this is not a remote position.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day, month-end and year-end accounting for Seaport’s foreign operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive and has a strong work ethic. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily bank activity in the accounting system
• Manage multiple currencies and currency conversions
• Prepares journal entries that are accurate with supporting documentation
• Review general ledger coding for accuracy
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts accurately, timely and with analytical support; creates adjusting entries as appropriate
• Investigate and resolve questionable vendor invoices
• Monitor accounts payable email account
• Post customer payments in the accounting system
• Prepares financial statements with notes and supporting schedules (as needed)
• Prepare documentation for tax accountants and external auditors
• Participate in projects and assignments as needed to support department goals
• Assist in gathering support for annual audits/tax preparation/compliance reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related area of study with superior record of academic achievement
• Professional experience in an Accounting department (2-3 years, minimum) 
• Strong computational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, compensation requirements and availability HERE. No recruiters please.

Seaport Global Holdings LLC is a leading capital markets firm, providing robust sales, trading and research services and the resources of a full-service investment bank. Seaport Global combines its extensive knowledge, solid relationships and deep distribution platform to serve its clients’ most unique business requirements. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices across the US and Europe. Visit www.seaportglobal.com to learn more.

Seaport Global Holdings LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, genetics and any other protected group status or non-job related characteristics as directed by law.