<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Client Accounting Services to lead and oversee financial operations, human resources, and client customer service across our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial results to senior management and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing multiple client reporting needs and a proven record of dealing with external reporting agencies. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive oversight of financial, human resources, and customer service across the organization.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and deliver periodic reports on the company's performance to senior management, the Board of Directors, clients, and outside regulatory agencies</p><p>• Develop and maintain system infrastructure to ensure efficiency, security, and compliance in operations.</p><p>• Design and execute investment strategies, recommending adjustments to achieve organizational objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate on financial and operational strategies, create metrics tied to these strategies, and monitor control systems to safeguard company assets.</p><p>• Lead and support internal and external financial audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Participate in executive management decisions, contributing to strategic planning and organizational growth.</p><p>• Prepare and review detailed accounting records, financial statements, and reports for accuracy and adherence to standards.</p><p>• Supervise tax preparation and ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset accounting functions and guide clerical staff, senior accountants, and other team members in their roles.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client provides a wonderful team atmosphere, strong base, excellent bonus, and family friendly flexibility with little turnover among staff. If you have a 4-year accounting degree and 7+ years of financial statement preparation for multiple clients with excellent communication and customer services skills, this could be an incredible career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented part time Staff Accountant for our client located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization while utilizing your accounting expertise to drive accurate financial processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and efficiently to maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Manage month-end close activities, ensuring all deadlines and reporting requirements are met.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.</p><p>• Generate and analyze financial statements to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel for financial tracking, reporting, and analysis.</p><p>• Assist with payroll processing in collaboration with the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with grant accounting standards and funding requirements, providing accurate reporting as needed.</p><p>• Support accounting processes related to non-profit operations, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnered with a rapidly growing healthcare company is search of a detail-oriented senior staff accountant. In this role, you will contribute to various accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with standard practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting principles and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Contribute to daily accounting operations, including maintaining the general ledger and preparing detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analysis of accounts receivable ledger to ensure revenue accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.</p><p>• Implement cost control measures by analyzing expenses and identifying opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide timely financial and statistical information for decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software such as Great Plains to input, analyze, and manage financial data efficiently.</p><p>• Uphold organizational values and customer service standards in all financial activities.</p><p>• Develop and refine processes to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join our corporate team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves managing various tax compliance processes, including sales/use tax, property tax, franchise tax, and excise tax filings, as well as contributing to audits and special projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and file multi-state and local sales/use tax returns by compiling and analyzing monthly sales tax data.</p><p>• Manage new state tax registrations and organizational registrations as required.</p><p>• Research and respond to tax notices from various authorities to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Handle ancillary tax filings, including personal property taxes and unclaimed property compliance.</p><p>• File Heavy Highway Use tax returns and quarterly Excise tax forms with precision.</p><p>• Prepare and submit various census reports on a quarterly and annual basis.</p><p>• Calculate and file franchise tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Support external tax firms by preparing annual tax schedules for federal and state income tax filings.</p><p>• Assist with audits and contribute to special tax-related projects.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have a business related degree and 3+ years of operational tax experience, this could be a great career for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team on a short-term contract to full time basis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring adherence to accounting policies and compliance standards. This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to financial operations and strategic initiatives within a growing organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare detailed journal entries and account reconciliations for areas such as cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.</p><p>• Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses to support management reporting.</p><p>• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial close workbooks.</p><p>• Maintain and update fixed asset ledgers, depreciation schedules, and capital lease payment schedules.</p><p>• Perform intercompany billing, transactions, and reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures, adhering to relevant standards and regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits to provide necessary documentation and insights.</p><p>• Generate financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets to support organizational planning.</p><p>• Analyze and organize financial data to deliver clear, actionable reports.</p><p>• Participate in department-wide initiatives and handle ad-hoc reporting tasks as required.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to take the lead in managing and optimizing our accounting operations across multiple locations. As a growing automotive company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we seek a strategic thinker who can ensure compliance, streamline processes, and contribute to our long-term financial success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leadership and drive impactful changes within a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct and oversee all accounting operations across multi-site locations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Develop and implement strategies to enhance accounting workflows and operational effectiveness.<br>• Provide leadership in restructuring the department to optimize processes and team performance.<br>• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensure strong internal controls.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to create and support strategic financial plans.<br>• Coordinate audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax consultants.<br>• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and software.<br>• Mentor and guide accounting staff to build a high-performing and cohesive team.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant for our client in Holden, Louisiana. In this short-term contract to full time position, you will play a critical role in analyzing and managing financial impacts related to operations, logistics, and inventory control. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting practices, particularly within manufacturing environments, and demonstrate proficiency in financial systems such as Great Plains.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and track sales, cost of sales, and gross margins across product lines to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Support financial planning processes, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and strategic plans.</p><p>• Monitor job costs to verify proper allocation of materials, labor, and overhead.</p><p>• Perform accurate inventory valuation, including raw materials and finished goods, under average and actual costing methodologies.</p><p>• Coordinate and oversee annual physical inventory processes while implementing cycle count programs to enhance accuracy.</p><p>• Conduct quarterly assessments of excess and obsolete inventory and manage lower cost or market calculations.</p><p>• Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead, and warranty expenses.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports to support capital investment evaluations and product-related decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure timely month-end reconciliations and journal entries related to cost accounting.</p><p>• Generate and maintain metrics reports, including inventory levels, labor hours, and other operational data.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's growing team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a long-term contract position with an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment within the wholesale food distribution industry. Our client has experienced substantial growth and is looking to grow their accounting team! The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing full-cycle accounting processes and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Create and post journal entries while reconciling sales, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet items.</p><p>• Support external audits and participate in annual inventory counts to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Handle high-volume transactional work, including accounts payable and accounts receivable activities during month-end close.</p><p>• Ensure the timely submission of sales tax filings and renewal of business licenses.</p><p>• Review and refine operational processes to improve system efficiency and support organizational goals.</p><p>• Collaborate on special projects and cross-functional initiatives to drive business improvements.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to entry-level accounting staff, fostering skill development within the team.</p>
