Bookkeeper

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and reviewing entries for accuracy.
• Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and monitor accounts payable activity to ensure obligations are handled on time.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances as part of accounts receivable management.
• Reconcile bank accounts and related financial statements regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Use QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online to manage bookkeeping activities, update account information, and generate routine financial reports.
• Organize supporting documentation and maintain orderly records that allow for efficient audits and internal review.
• Absorb with month-end bookkeeping tasks by reviewing account balances and confirming transaction completeness.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to clarify payment issues, account questions, and transaction details.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a bookkeeping role with responsibility for day-to-day accounting support.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks, including experience working in QuickBooks Online.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable reviewing financial information, identifying discrepancies, and taking corrective action when needed.
• Educational requirements not specified.
• Experience not specified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• QuickBooks
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Record Keeping
• Communication Skills

Benefits

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Pay

20 - 25 USD / Hourly

Schedule

Onsite

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Posted Date

2026-07-07T00:00:00Z