<p>Robert Half is partnered with an established non-profit organization in search of an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting. This position plays a central role in maintaining strong accounting practices, administering payroll, and ensuring day-to-day financial activities are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across departments while keeping records organized and compliant.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities, including financial recordkeeping, reporting, and oversight of internal control practices.</p><p>• Manage payroll on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employee pay, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit updates, and status changes are processed accurately.</p><p>• Review bank activity, monitor incoming payments, and support accounts receivable handling to maintain strong cash management.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, insurance-related balances, credit card statements, and other financial records to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices promptly, maintain supporting documentation, and help ensure expenditures are coded correctly and aligned with departmental budgets.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll setup for new employees and apply employee compensation updates in the payroll system in partnership with Human Resources.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports, month-end documentation, and other accounting summaries needed for leadership review and audit support.</p><p>• Track payroll-related items such as overtime, mileage, vacation usage, benefit withholdings, and accrual balances to support policy compliance.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounting files, oversee petty cash activity, and distribute financial documents or payments as needed.</p><p>• Participate in leadership and department meetings while helping address operational or financial issues as they arise.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support property accounting operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will help deliver accurate monthly financial reporting, maintain reliable accounting records, and work closely with property management teams to address questions and resolve issues. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, analytical, and ready to contribute to a deadline-driven accounting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce monthly financial statements for assigned properties, ensuring reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Manage month-end accounting activities by following established close procedures, preparing supporting schedules, and completing preliminary close tasks in a timely manner.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items such as deposit variances or missing entries.<br>• Record journal entries, including monthly rent-related postings, and maintain documentation that supports account balances and financial statement activity.<br>• Review transactions entered at the site level, including tenant charges, cash receipts, and vendor invoices, to confirm accuracy and completeness.<br>• Partner with Regional Property Managers to answer accounting questions, communicate financial information to property owners, and finalize reporting adjustments when needed.<br>• Oversee recurring disbursements such as owner distributions, management fees, mortgages, taxes, and insurance payments to help ensure obligations are paid on time.<br>• Address review feedback from senior accounting staff and contribute to process improvements, special projects, and other accounting or administrative assignments as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial activities of a laboratory medical practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role partners closely with the Controller to maintain reliable accounting records, contribute to timely financial reporting, and help keep daily transactions running smoothly. The position also provides support across payables, invoicing, month-end processes, and selected payroll activities while upholding healthcare accounting and compliance standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records by posting journal entries, updating the general ledger, and documenting routine accounting activity.<br>• Support accounts payable and billing functions by reviewing invoices, processing payments, and helping monitor incoming receivables.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations, variance review, and preparation of supporting schedules.<br>• Contribute to financial reporting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, organizing documentation, and preparing recurring reports for leadership review.<br>• Help ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance by maintaining complete records and following established healthcare accounting procedures.<br>• Perform manual data entry and reconciliation work to verify transaction accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Provide backup assistance for payroll-related activities in coordination with the Human Resources Manager when needed.<br>• Work closely with the Controller on day-to-day accounting operations and special projects that support the practice’s financial management.
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 key accounts, and assisting with recurring reporting and close activities. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of general ledger accounting, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post recurring and non-routine journal entries each month, including accruals and premium-related accounting activity.<br>• Match premium accounts receivable transactions to incoming cash on a daily basis and prepare the related accounting adjustments.<br>• Monitor daily cash activity by completing reconciliations that help confirm accurate cash flow reporting.<br>• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Calculate and prepare monthly and quarterly agent commission documentation, including logs and supporting statements.<br>• Reconcile claims payment balances each month to ensure completeness and accuracy in financial records.<br>• Prepare premium tax filings for jurisdictions across states and municipalities while maintaining compliance with reporting deadlines.<br>• Track outstanding checks for unclaimed property purposes, communicate with payees as needed, and complete state-required reporting forms.<br>• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes by assisting with financial statements, data reporting requests, audits, and other accounting projects.<br>• Maintain and review fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and analyze account classifications related to tax reporting.
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support plant and corporate accounting activities in Louisiana. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage cost accounting, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to a dependable month-end close process. The role blends manufacturing finance responsibilities with broader accounting duties and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a hybrid environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Oversee product and plant costing activities to help maintain accurate financial reporting and operational insights.</p><p>• Record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Manage credit release tasks and support credit risk-related decisions by reviewing account status and payment activity.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with bank and account reconciliations during the close cycle.</p><p>• Support monthly and periodic close activities by validating financial data and resolving discrepancies across cost centers.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of cost center structures to track expenses, allocate costs appropriately, and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with both manufacturing and corporate accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete, consistent, and actionable.</p><p>• Use Excel and organizational systems effectively to analyze data, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a meticulous Office Assistant for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As an Office Assistant, your role will encompass a variety of tasks including managing office functions, maintaining customer service standards, and performing clerical duties, all while utilizing Microsoft Office Suites. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and execute office functions with a high level of organization and attention to detail</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook, to carry out tasks efficiently</p><p>• Provide clerical support, including filing and correspondence, to maintain a well-organized and efficient office environment</p><p>• Handle receptionist duties as needed, providing excellent customer service and maintaining detail-oriented communication</p><p>• Perform billing functions accurately, ensuring all customer accounts are up to date</p><p>• Aid in the upkeep of customer records, ensuring data accuracy and prompt resolution of inquiries.</p>