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.