Staff Accountant

We are looking for a part-time Staff Accountant to support a healthcare organization in New Orleans, Louisiana through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys owning core close activities, strengthening financial accuracy, and contributing to management reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with accounting leadership on reconciliations, financial statement support, compliance activities, and process-focused accounting operations.Responsibilities:• Create and post journal entries across key accounts while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany balances to maintain reliable financial records.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing workbooks, reviewing account activity, and resolving variances on schedule.• Develop management reporting analyses for balance sheet and income statement activity to help leadership understand financial performance.• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related schedules and recurring payment obligations.• Assist with internal control and compliance activities by following established accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness.• Prepare financial statement support, cash flow information, budgets, and other reporting packages required by internal stakeholders.• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis, including department initiatives and process improvements related to accounting operations.