Jobs · Finance · Louisiana

Accounting Specialist

Robert Half · Jefferson, LA · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly invoicing activities and help ensure customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Review financial entries, supporting records, and coded transactions to confirm correctness, completeness, and proper account assignment.
  • Investigate incoming cash receipts and record payments accurately within the accounting system, including Great Plains and related tools.
  • Identify unapplied or unmatched payments, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding cash posting issues promptly.
  • Use business software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Word to maintain records, analyze account activity, and complete daily accounting tasks.
  • Monitor receivables activity by supporting collections follow-up, payment tracking, and aging-related account review.
  • Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance team.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least four years of relevant experience, or a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, or a closely related accounting function.
  • Working knowledge of core accounting principles and the ability to apply them in day-to-day transactional work.
  • Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling internal coordination and payment-related inquiries.
  • Effective organizational and planning abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly; experience with Dynamics or Great Plains is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Sound accounting knowledge.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Effective organizational and planning abilities.
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
  • Free online training.
  • Company 401(k) plan.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

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