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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

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