Jobs · Accounting · Louisiana

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · New Orleans, LA · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Review and process incoming invoices with accurate account coding and proper documentation.
  • Support weekly payment activities by preparing items for disbursement and helping ensure timely check runs.
  • Gather employee expense submissions, verify coding accuracy, and coordinate follow-up on missing or incomplete information.
  • Maintain organized financial records and update accounting documentation to support daily operations and reporting needs.
  • Prepare journal entries each month and ensure supporting schedules are complete and accurate.
  • Contribute to the month-end close by assisting with financial statement preparation and related closing tasks.
  • Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Assist with annual audit readiness by compiling requested materials, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing exceptions.
  • Provide support for tax-related filings, including federal, state, local, and other required returns as needed.
  • Perform additional accounting assignments to help the team meet operational and reporting deadlines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or comparable corporate accounting experience.
  • At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a business environment.
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for working across teams and responding to requests.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

  • Accounting degree or equivalent corporate accounting experience.
  • 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a business environment.
  • Experience with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Clear communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
  • Team-oriented work style with attention to detail.

Skills

  • Accounting software proficiency.
  • Financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Month-end close processes.
  • Employee expense management.
  • General ledger reconciliation.
  • Tax compliance and filing.
  • Collaborative teamwork.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
  • Free online training through the Robert Half app.
  • Company 401(k) plan eligibility for contract/temporary professionals.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.

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