We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. In this role, you will contribute to essential accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper matching with purchase orders or vouchers.• Handle daily invoicing, credit processing, and cash receipt applications for accounts receivable.• Assist with general accounting tasks such as month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.• Review and correct transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and initiating follow-up actions when necessary.• Assign appropriate expenditure and accounting codes to relevant documents.• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports using information from multiple sources.• Record and post financial transactions in journals, registers, and ledgers manually or electronically.• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies, reconstructing actions to resolve issues and preparing corrections as needed.• Monitor budgets and verify adjustments or transfers to support budgetary control.• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred. • Proficiency in data entry with a high degree of accuracy. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is highly desirable. • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail. • Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. • Experience in invoice processing and reconciliation. • Entry-level candidates will be considered, but prior experience is a plus.

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New Orleans, LA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
18.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. In this role, you will contribute to essential accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper matching with purchase orders or vouchers.• Handle daily invoicing, credit processing, and cash receipt applications for accounts receivable.• Assist with general accounting tasks such as month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.• Review and correct transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and initiating follow-up actions when necessary.• Assign appropriate expenditure and accounting codes to relevant documents.• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports using information from multiple sources.• Record and post financial transactions in journals, registers, and ledgers manually or electronically.• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies, reconstructing actions to resolve issues and preparing corrections as needed.• Monitor budgets and verify adjustments or transfers to support budgetary control.• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
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