Accounting Specialist
Robert Half · Youngsville, LA · 5 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage vendor invoices and coordinate timely payment processing while ensuring entries are recorded correctly in the accounting system.
- Support customer billing activities, apply incoming payments, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.
- Review financial transactions, prepare journal entries, and assist with ongoing maintenance of general ledger accounts.
- Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and selected balance sheet accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve variances.
- Investigate discrepancies in accounting records and work with internal contacts to correct issues promptly.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close tasks by organizing data, preparing supporting schedules, and updating account records.
- Maintain vendor files, tax documentation, and compliance-related records, including support for annual 1099 processing.
- Assist with payroll-related accounting, employee expense review, and reconciliation of company card activity.
- Produce routine reports and spreadsheets, organize accounting files, and provide documentation for leadership, auditors, and external accounting partners.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or an accounting support role. Ideally in the oil & gas industry.
- Working knowledge of core accounting principles and standard financial recordkeeping practices.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger support.
- Proficiency with data entry and invoice processing in an accounting environment.
- Experience using Sage accounting software and familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or an accounting support role. Ideally in the oil & gas industry.
- Proficiency with data entry and invoice processing in an accounting environment.
- Experience using Sage accounting software and familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Reconciliations
- General Ledger Support
- Data Entry
- Invoice Processing
- Sage Accounting Software
- ADP Payroll Platforms
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Multiple Priorities Management
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Hiring Contract/Temporary Professionals
- Free Online Training
Pay
- Competitive Compensation
Schedule
- Full-Time