We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a mid-sized, fast-growing company where your contributions will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and internal accounting operations. If you enjoy a challenging environment and thrive on producing accurate financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness for accounts such as cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.<br>• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses to support management reporting.<br>• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including preparing financial close workbooks.<br>• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset ledgers, depreciation schedules, and capital lease payment records.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures, adhering to established standards.<br>• Conduct intercompany billing, transaction processing, and reconciliation activities.<br>• Prepare schedules and reports for external audits and compliance reviews, including 10Q and 10K reporting.<br>• Analyze and present financial data in a clear and actionable format for stakeholders.<br>• Participate in department-wide initiatives and ad-hoc projects to support organizational goals.<br>• Collaborate with team members to implement and refine accounting policies and procedures.

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent work experience.</p><p>• Minimum of two years of accounting experience, preferably in a publicly-traded company.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.</p><p>• Familiarity with accounting systems such as NetSuite or Blackline is a plus.</p><p>• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.</p><p>• Ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple tasks independently.</p><p>• Experience with corporate tax, sales tax, and audit processes is highly desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. Apply today!</p>

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