<p>We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role will focus on financial management, reporting, and compliance to ensure the organization's financial records are accurate and well-maintained. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting principles, financial systems, and audit processes, along with a strong ability to manage accounts payable, receivable, and vendor relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and organizational policies.</p><p>• Perform regular reconciliations of the general ledger to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements and detailed analyses of student accounts and operational expenditures.</p><p>• Assist in developing financial forecasts and budgeting plans in collaboration with the Executive Director.</p><p>• Manage and update financial data in accounting software, ensuring records are current and precise.</p><p>• Oversee access controls and user permissions in financial management systems to maintain data security.</p><p>• Support the audit process by organizing financial records, providing necessary documentation, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices, tracking payments, and conducting reconciliations.</p><p>• Monitor vendor transactions and payments to ensure proper allocation and documentation.</p><p>• Verify and process financial data for cafeteria operations and equipment tracking.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743. Thank you!</p>
The Controller is responsible for corporate accounting and internal reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. This is an excellent opportunity for a technology-savvy individual with strong accounting systems/business process and overall management skills, to become a strategic and operational business partner with business and executive management.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>• Prepare monthly reporting package, including comparative reports of operating results and financial position and variance explanations. <br>• Prepare monthly forecast update, primarily by working closely with department heads in forecasting their department’s overheads. <br>• Will be a part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting process more efficient and accurate.<br>• Assist with preparation of semiannual parent company reporting package. <br>• Prepare or review annual audit work papers and the six-months review work papers for the outside auditors. <br>• Assist in preparing annual audited financial statements. <br>• Review bank reconciliations, loan schedules, management fees, etc. <br>• Review intercompany billings to parent company, including the follow up of payment. <br><br>Qualifications<br>• Strong organizational and management skills. <br>• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables. <br>• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product. <br>• Ability to meet and establish deadlines. <br>• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. <br>• Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (Excel and accounting software). <br>• Excellent Excel modeling skills.<br>• Seven+ years of experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Controller or equivalent experience highly desirable. <br>• Corporate accounting experience, including overheads and payroll. <br>• Experience in forecasting and budgeting. <br>• College accounting degree and public accounting experience (CPA preferred). <br>• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations within a construction-focused environment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is integral to ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and the effective management of accounting processes. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in construction accounting practices and possess strong leadership skills to support a dynamic team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Oversee general ledger management and handle timely month-end closing processes.<br>• Manage job cost accounting, work-in-progress schedules, and project financial tracking.<br>• Develop annual budgets and forecasts while monitoring project budgets for variances.<br>• Ensure compliance with construction industry standards and implement internal controls.<br>• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, including subcontractor payments and client billing.<br>• Review lien waivers, retainage, and progress billing documentation for accuracy.<br>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering collaboration with project managers and operational staff.<br>• Coordinate audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to oversee critical functions within accounts receivable and collections. This is a contract position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule- primarily remote, while managing collections and resolving customer billing issues. The role involves strategic cash management, reporting, and interaction with clients to address escalated concerns.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help guide a team of collectors to achieve accounts receivable targets and maintain efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor cash management and bad debt reserves to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare accounts receivable reports and ensure compliance with organizational standards.</p><p>• Handle escalated billing and collections issues by interacting directly with customers.</p><p>• Conduct business-to-business collections activities and maintain strong client relationships.</p><p>• Provide support for month-end close activities related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Analyze aging reports to identify and address overdue accounts.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and improve accounts receivable metrics.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis.</p><p>• Implement strategies to improve collections and reduce outstanding balances.</p>
<p>We are looking for a part-time (15-30 hours per week) Bookkeeper to join our team in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. This role requires expertise in QuickBooks and a solid grasp of accounting principles to ensure accurate financial management and reporting. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining organized records, assisting with tax compliance, and supporting financial decision-making through precise bookkeeping.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.</p><p>• Prepare and update financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.</p><p>• Assist with sales tax filings and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Support the preparation of individual tax returns (Form 1040) with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Organize and maintain comprehensive records of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with accountants and tax professionals to ensure the accuracy of reports and filings.</p><p>• Address client inquiries regarding bookkeeping and tax-related matters with attention to detail.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a leading manufacturing company in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term employment, offering the chance to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will play a key part in managing accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle administrative and clerical tasks for the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.<br>• Perform daily accounts payable processes with precision and adherence to company policies.<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners and external stakeholders.<br>• Support internal and external audit activities by providing necessary documentation and assistance.<br>• Manage incoming department mail by sorting, opening, and distributing it efficiently.<br>• Organize and maintain records by sorting, logging, photocopying, and filing invoices, checks, and other financial documents.<br>• Verify and process checks, including expediting special handling when required.<br>• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
