Junior Accountant
Robert Half · Elmwood, LA · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Record and classify routine financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring entries are coded to the appropriate accounts.
- Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payment support, and maintaining organized documentation.
- Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.
- Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help keep the general ledger current.
- Update and maintain accounting information within Dynamics NAV and related software tools used by the finance team.
- Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Microsoft Excel to assist with daily accounting tasks and period-end reviews.
- Organize digital financial files and use Adobe Acrobat to review, compile, and manage accounting documents.
- Contribute to process-related system updates or workflow changes within the accounting function when assigned by management.
Requirements
- Foundational experience or training in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA candidate a plus.
- Working knowledge of journal entries, account coding, and basic general ledger activity.
- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation procedures.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic financial analysis.
- Exposure to MS Dynamics or other ERP.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and on schedule.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.