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5 results for Forensic Accountant in Baton Rouge, LA

Accountant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support the financial operations of our organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing timely reports, and helping ensure that accounting activities meet internal standards as well as regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage day-to-day transactions while contributing to budgeting, reporting, and audit readiness. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete and accurate accounting records by reviewing, classifying, and posting financial activity across daily, monthly, and annual reporting cycles. • Prepare financial statements and recurring reports, including trial balances, income statements, student account summaries, and café-related expense reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, cash entries, and supporting schedules to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by processing invoices, monitoring incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances when needed. • Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with leadership to compile financial data, analyze trends, and assist with planning activities. • Enter and maintain financial data within the accounting system, administer user access levels, and coordinate with software support resources to address issues and develop useful reporting tools. • Track vendor payments, maintain vendor documentation such as W-9 records and registration forms, and ensure transactions are assigned to the correct accounts. • Prepare bank deposits, retain organized deposit documentation, review benefits billing for accuracy, and process required 1099 reporting. • Lead audit preparation by organizing financial records, providing requested documentation, and working with internal and external auditors to support smooth review processes. • Strengthen financial compliance by upholding internal controls and ensuring accounting practices align with applicable local, state, federal, and diocesan standards.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a power generation organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close activities, and helping ensure compliance with internal standards and sound accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a proactive work style, and the ability to collaborate effectively across the accounting team. Responsibilities: • Review and maintain financial records and reporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards and departmental guidelines. • Record, verify, and consolidate financial transactions while supporting the reliability of the general ledger through routine analysis and review. • Prepare journal entries for assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses by analyzing account activity and supporting documentation. • Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, supporting schedules, and related documentation required for accurate period-end reporting. • Strengthen financial recordkeeping processes by applying efficient methods and current technology tools to improve organization and accuracy. • Provide direction on day-to-day accounting tasks and help coordinate work across members of the accounting team when needed. • Evaluate internal controls, participate in risk-focused reviews, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and safeguards. • Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and uphold confidentiality in all accounting activities.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a financial services organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position is well suited for an individual who can manage routine accounting activities, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger work, month-end close activities, and account analysis, along with strong Excel skills and experience working in SAP. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure reporting accuracy.• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account analysis and supporting schedules.• Compile financial data and help produce internal financial statements and related reports.• Support audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to information requests.• Review accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze balances, track reconciliations, and prepare reporting support.• Work within SAP to record transactions, retrieve financial information, and support day-to-day accounting processes.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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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.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z