Staff Accountant
at Robert Half
Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA -
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Immediate | 11 Feb, 2025 | USD 28 Hourly | 12 Nov, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
Robert Half has an opening for a Staff Accountant with our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is within the banking industry and the workplace will be a professional office setting. The Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable, carrying out bank reconciliations, managing the general ledger, and performing other accounting duties. This is a long-term contract opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the process of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Perform bank reconciliations regularly to ensure financial records are accurate
- Maintain and manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date
- Prepare journal entries as part of the month-end close process
- Monitor cash posting to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any accounting-related issues they may have
- Continuously review customer accounts and perform necessary actions to manage them effectively
- Collaborate with other team members to improve and streamline accounting processes
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements as required
- Ensure all accounting activities comply with financial regulations and standards
- Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing
- Experience with Bank Reconciliations
- Familiarity with General Ledger maintenance and management
- Ability to prepare and post Journal Entries
- Experience with Month End Close procedures
- Knowledge of Cash Posting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with accounting regulations and standards
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Accounting
Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit
Accounts Management
Graduate
Accounting or related field
Proficient
1
Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA