Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Accounting Assistant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
66000 - 78000 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.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 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.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
31 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a Baton Rouge, Louisiana team in a Contract to permanent role. This position focuses on strengthening payroll and workforce program compliance by reviewing data, supporting audits, and helping maintain accurate reporting across compensation, timekeeping, tax, and programs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid understanding of payroll regulations, and the confidence to work across departments to reduce risk and improve operational performance. Responsibilities:• Examine payroll, compensation, timekeeping, and workforce program information to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring corrective action.• Produce reports, scorecards, and dashboard insights that help leaders monitor compliance exposure and improve process effectiveness.• Perform internal reviews of payroll activity, compensation-related data, work authorization arrangements, education assistance programs, and eligibility for forgiveness initiatives.• Track updates to federal, state, and local requirements affecting payroll, tax treatment, and employee assistance programs, then help translate those changes into practical controls and procedures.• Maintain organized audit support, reconciliations, compliance records, and reporting documentation to support governance and financial accuracy.• Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and operational teams to validate data integrity and resolve discrepancies.• Provide guidance and training materials for managers and stakeholders on payroll compliance expectations, policy requirements, and program administration.• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and reduce compliance risk across payroll operations.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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