Accountant - audit preparation (New Orleans, LA)

Highbridge Granite Press Partners is a printer and publisher in New Orleans serving local and national clients, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. Deadlines are tight and craftsmanship matters. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around bindery work against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to proofing, and clear open items. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Full-time, Monday to Friday. • On site in New Orleans, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We reply to every applicant.