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Senior Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a power generation organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close activities, and helping ensure compliance with internal standards and sound accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a proactive work style, and the ability to collaborate effectively across the accounting team. Responsibilities: • Review and maintain financial records and reporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards and departmental guidelines. • Record, verify, and consolidate financial transactions while supporting the reliability of the general ledger through routine analysis and review. • Prepare journal entries for assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses by analyzing account activity and supporting documentation. • Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, supporting schedules, and related documentation required for accurate period-end reporting. • Strengthen financial recordkeeping processes by applying efficient methods and current technology tools to improve organization and accuracy. • Provide direction on day-to-day accounting tasks and help coordinate work across members of the accounting team when needed. • Evaluate internal controls, participate in risk-focused reviews, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and safeguards. • Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and uphold confidentiality in all accounting activities.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

St. James, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Plant Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis for operations in St. James, Louisiana. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, support sound decision-making, and uphold accurate reporting standards. The position also leads core accounting and closing activities while helping improve processes, controls, and overall operating efficiency. Responsibilities:• Act as the senior finance partner for site operations, offering clear analysis and practical recommendations to support business decisions.• Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, management reporting, and legal reporting processes to ensure timely and reliable financial insight.• Oversee month-end close activities and maintain strong financial controls that support accurate and compliant reporting.• Direct product cost standard management and monitor manufacturing cost performance to improve financial understanding across operations.• Ensure accounting records, financial data, and reporting practices align with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.• Coordinate interactions with external auditors and third-party service providers, ensuring efficient communication and completion of required deliverables.• Participate in site leadership discussions to identify operational risks, business impacts, and financial implications affecting performance.• Review financial and operational processes, recommend improvements, and help implement changes that increase accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.• Build productive working relationships across departments and promote a collaborative, safety-conscious work environment. Our client's long term incumbent is retiring and the company has a dynamic, well-tenured team that makes for a great working atmosphere! If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 10+ years of plant manufacturing accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a service-oriented organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing day-to-day invoice and payment activities in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, support timely vendor payments, and contribute to the efficiency of the accounts payable function. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation before processing. • Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment information into the accounts payable system. • Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time. • Match invoices with supporting records and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams or suppliers. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure financial data is recorded accurately. • Monitor payment activity and assist with routine reporting related to outstanding invoices and vendor balances.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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