<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>
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 Controller to lead the financial operations of our client's firm located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring accurate and efficient financial management. The ideal candidate has expertise in trust accounting, legal billing workflows, and proficiency in QuickBooks, combined with a strong ability to streamline processes in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, trust accounting, cost tracking, and payroll.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow, analyze financial performance metrics, and provide revenue projections to firm leadership.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Develop and oversee the firm’s annual budget while conducting financial forecasting and variance analysis.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with state bar regulations and legal industry standards in trust and billing transactions.</p><p>• Supervise billing operations, collections, retainers, and trust account reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with firm partners on financial strategy, profitability analysis, and compensation models.</p><p>• Implement and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate filings.</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
<p>We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for long-term employment, where you will play an integral role in managing financial records and ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with QuickBooks and a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable efficiently and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial data aligns with account balances.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and track financial data effectively.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and summaries as needed to support decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and resolve any discrepancies in financial records or transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.</p><p>• Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.</p><p>• Keep up-to-date with bookkeeping best practices and compliance requirements.</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>
