11 Results for Cost Accountant Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Senior Accountant

Carencro, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support complex project-based accounting activities in Carencro, Louisiana. This role is central to delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing cost performance across active service and repair work, and helping leadership make informed operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in project environments, and the ability to manage multiple reporting priorities in a fast-moving industrial setting. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounting activities for service and repair projects, ensuring costs and financial results are captured accurately from initiation through completion. • Track project financial performance by reviewing budgets, incurred expenses, margin trends, and revenue recognition throughout each stage of execution. • Evaluate labor, materials, equipment usage, subcontractor charges, and indirect costs to maintain reliable job costing records. • Prepare monthly financial reports, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assemble detailed schedules that support reported results. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close by recording entries, validating account balances, and helping meet reporting deadlines. • Review cost distributions across projects, identify unusual variances, and research the underlying causes to resolve discrepancies. • Partner with project and operations leaders to provide financial insights, performance updates, and forecasting support for ongoing work. • Maintain work-in-progress schedules, fixed asset records, and depreciation activity while supporting audit and tax documentation requests. • Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to process accounting transactions, analyze project data, and improve reporting efficiency and internal controls.
2026-11-02T17:08:48Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a health pharm/biotech organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent approach to processing high-volume payables activity. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely vendor payments, and contribute to smooth day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while verifying supporting documentation and payment details. • Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to support accurate financial reporting and cost tracking. • Review and enter payable transactions into the accounting system with close attention to completeness and compliance. • Prepare and coordinate ACH payments and check runs according to established schedules and approval procedures. • Reconcile invoices, payment records, and vendor statements to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to answer payment-related questions and address outstanding issues. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and internal controls.
2026-11-02T19:53:43Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
66000.00 - 78000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting the close process, and delivering timely reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and hands-on experience working with financial systems and spreadsheets. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. • Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and meeting reporting deadlines. • Prepare financial statements and other reports, and assist leadership with analysis of operating results and financial trends. • Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm proper coding, completeness, and accuracy. • Track fixed assets and depreciation by maintaining organized schedules and updating records as needed. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring by compiling data and assisting with financial planning activities. • Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. • Use Sage Intacct and Excel to manage accounting transactions, generate reports, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounting processes.
2026-10-28T16:34:07Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an insurance organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling daily and monthly activity, and assisting with reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable managing recurring deadlines, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced accounting team. Responsibilities: • Record and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, recurring activity, and premium-related transactions. • Match premium accounts receivable activity to incoming cash on a daily basis and enter related adjustments into the general ledger. • Prepare daily cash flow reconciliations to help monitor account activity and support accurate reporting. • Complete bank reconciliations each month and investigate variances to ensure balances are properly stated. • Calculate and process agent commission activity by maintaining commission schedules and preparing supporting statements. • Reconcile claims disbursement activity on a monthly basis to confirm the accuracy of accumulated payment records. • Prepare premium tax filings for state and local jurisdictions in accordance with reporting requirements and deadlines. • Maintain unclaimed property records by tracking outstanding checks, corresponding with payees, and completing required state documentation. • Assist with month-end close, financial statement preparation, regulatory data reporting, external audits, and other assigned accounting projects.
2026-11-05T14:48:40Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a non-profit organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to manage core financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across general accounting functions, payables and receivables, and month-end close activities. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records in the general ledger.• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledgers to ensure reporting accuracy.• Process vendor invoices and payments while monitoring accounts payable activity for completeness and timeliness.• Record incoming payments, track outstanding balances, and support collections efforts related to accounts receivable.• Manage deposit activity and verify that cash transactions are properly reflected in the accounting system.• Assist with month-end close by completing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and resolving discrepancies.• Generate operational and financial reports to support internal decision-making and ongoing organizational needs.• Maintain accounting records within NetSuite and help ensure data integrity across daily transactions.
2026-11-05T17:43:41Z

Accounting Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
26.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining accurate transactional records, resolving payment and billing issues, and helping ensure smooth coordination across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.• Prepare and review invoices, billing records, and payment documentation to maintain complete and reliable financial data.• Reconcile account balances and investigate variances by researching supporting records and correcting discrepancies as needed.• Examine deductions, promotional credits, and related claims to confirm proper application and resolve outstanding issues.• Support audit readiness by organizing financial documentation and validating the accuracy of accounting records.• Maintain vendor information and payment files, updating records to reflect current terms, statuses, and transactional details.• Use Excel and SAP HANA to analyze financial activity, track exceptions, and produce reports that support accounting operations.• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to address questions, resolve account issues, and improve the flow of financial information.
2026-11-05T17:43:41Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting operations and strengthen financial discipline for our Baton Rouge, Louisiana team. This role leads the close process, supports cash management, and helps ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and reliable internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-moving IT software environment. Responsibilities: • Guide and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule. • Manage the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing reconciliations, recording accruals, and producing financial statements with variance commentary for finance leadership. • Oversee the general ledger structure and chart of accounts, including user permissions, periodic access reviews, and support for data backup and recovery practices. • Maintain accounting policies and internal control procedures that promote compliance, proper segregation of duties, and independent review of key account balances. • Support treasury activities by monitoring daily cash positions, completing bank reconciliations, and contributing to short-term cash flow forecasting. • Review payroll-related activity before processing and reconcile payroll, benefits, retirement contributions, commissions, and bonus accruals to the general ledger. • Prepare and record technical accounting transactions, including lease accounting entries and required remeasurements under applicable standards. • Assist with lender, investor, audit, and tax reporting by preparing schedules, tracking required calculations, coordinating documentation, and supporting filing deadlines. • Partner with department leaders to monitor spending against budget, contribute to forecasting activities, and provide financial insight that supports informed decision-making. • Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting work through approved AI tools and contribute to system-related improvement initiatives when needed.
2026-10-20T18:34:04Z

Accounting Assistant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations in a detail-oriented services environment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a blend of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation tasks. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely invoice processing, and dependable administrative support across accounting activities. Responsibilities:• Process incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign appropriate coding before submission for payment.• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records to help ensure timely transactions and accurate financial tracking.• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to support balanced and reliable financial reporting.• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policy guidelines and vendor requirements.• Organize and maintain vendor files, agreements, and account records so information is current and easy to retrieve.• Receive, log, and manage financial and operational documents, ensuring recorded information is properly filed and tracked.• Prepare and update spreadsheets, reports, and supporting records using Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.• Provide day-to-day operations support to the accounting team, including assistance with documentation and financial record maintenance.
2026-10-26T14:18:42Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Carencro, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000.00 - 55000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Carencro, Louisiana. In this role, you will manage invoicing, payment application, account follow-up, and reconciliation activities that support healthy cash flow and accurate customer accounts. You will partner with operations, project teams, finance, and customers to address billing questions, resolve outstanding items, and keep receivables current. Responsibilities: • Create customer invoices using contract terms, project records, purchase orders, time entries, pricing details, and other required backup. • Examine billing support carefully to confirm completeness and accuracy before submitting invoices to customers. • Coordinate with project and operations teams to gather missing approvals, tickets, timesheets, purchase orders, and other documents needed for billing. • Track aged receivables and carry out collection follow-up in line with established company practices. • Communicate with customers regarding invoice progress, expected payment dates, overdue balances, supporting documents, and billing concerns. • Record collection efforts, customer responses, disputed items, and next steps, and elevate higher-risk aging issues to finance leadership when needed. • Investigate and resolve rejected invoices, payment shortages, credits, deductions, unapplied cash, and other account discrepancies with internal stakeholders. • Post customer payments promptly and accurately while researching unidentified receipts, overpayments, and mismatched remittances. • Prepare receivables reports, account reconciliations, aging summaries, and billing schedules, and assist with month-end, year-end, and audit support requests.
2026-10-15T21:21:58Z

Financial Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
45000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support informed decision-making through thoughtful financial review, reporting, and portfolio analysis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role focuses on evaluating property and portfolio results, organizing meaningful data for leadership, and contributing to planning across operations and development activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial information into practical insights. Responsibilities: • Evaluate property financial results, budgets, and audit materials to identify performance patterns, explain variances, and highlight concerns for leadership. • Create routine and special-request financial reports, schedules, and visual summaries that support housing and finance teams in monitoring portfolio health. • Track property and portfolio performance against financial plans, escalating notable risks, gaps, or opportunities for review. • Perform analysis related to cash flow, capital planning, and broader portfolio strategy to support business decisions. • Organize and maintain data sets used for trend analysis, long-range portfolio planning, and development-related forecasting. • Provide analytical support for projects in the development pipeline by preparing financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. • Assist with underwriting materials, feasibility evaluations, and funding application data needed for prospective development initiatives. • Work with cross-functional teams to supply financial analysis and reporting as projects move from development into stabilized operations. • Contribute to investor, lender, and regulatory reporting by compiling accurate financial and compliance-related information. • Partner with finance and accounting stakeholders to support audits, tax credit reporting, tenant income certifications, rent restriction reviews, and other compliance requirements.
2026-10-15T16:38:40Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Broussard, LA
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Temporary to Hire
19.00 - 21.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join an oil and gas organization in Broussard, Louisiana on a contract to permanent basis. This role is well suited for someone who can manage customer invoicing, apply incoming payments accurately, and follow through on commercial collections effectively. The position will support day-to-day receivables activity while helping maintain timely account reconciliation and strong billing accuracy. Responsibilities:• Prepare and issue customer invoices while reviewing billing details for completeness and accuracy.• Post incoming payments, reconcile remittance information, and ensure cash is applied to the correct customer accounts.• Monitor outstanding balances and conduct commercial collections in a timely, detail-oriented manner.• Investigate account discrepancies and work with internal teams and customers to resolve billing and payment issues.• Maintain receivables records within relevant platforms, including systems such as Coupa, Ariba, and OpenInvoice, as needed.• Track aging reports and provide updates on overdue accounts, payment trends, and collection status.• Support account reconciliation activities to keep customer ledgers current and accurate.• Assist with coverage needs and process continuity related to accounts receivable workload changes.• Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, prepare reports, and support routine analysis.
2026-10-09T13:33:43Z

11 results for Cost Accountant in Baton Rouge, LA