What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Advantage Capital?
Description
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 also generating 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