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6 results for Forensic Accountant in Baton Rouge, LA

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly financial statements for assigned properties, ensuring reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule. • Manage month-end accounting activities by following established close procedures, preparing supporting schedules, and completing preliminary close tasks in a timely manner. • Reconcile bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items such as deposit variances or missing entries. • Record journal entries, including monthly rent-related postings, and maintain documentation that supports account balances and financial statement activity. • Review transactions entered at the site level, including tenant charges, cash receipts, and vendor invoices, to confirm accuracy and completeness. • Partner with Regional Property Managers to answer accounting questions, communicate financial information to property owners, and finalize reporting adjustments when needed. • Oversee recurring disbursements such as owner distributions, management fees, mortgages, taxes, and insurance payments to help ensure obligations are paid on time. • Address review feedback from senior accounting staff and contribute to process improvements, special projects, and other accounting or administrative assignments as needed.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate financial records by posting journal entries, updating the general ledger, and documenting routine accounting activity. • Support accounts payable and billing functions by reviewing invoices, processing payments, and helping monitor incoming receivables. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations, variance review, and preparation of supporting schedules. • Contribute to financial reporting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, organizing documentation, and preparing recurring reports for leadership review. • Help ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance by maintaining complete records and following established healthcare accounting procedures. • Perform manual data entry and reconciliation work to verify transaction accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Provide backup assistance for payroll-related activities in coordination with the Human Resources Manager when needed. • Work closely with the Controller on day-to-day accounting operations and special projects that support the practice’s financial management.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative team in Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong experience who communicates effectively, works well across departments, and brings a proactive approach to financial operations. The position will support day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting and month-end close efforts. Responsibilities: • Build and refine accounting processes that support accurate financial tracking, including the setup and maintenance of account structures and standard procedures. • Review daily financial activity, assign transactions appropriately, and post entries with a high degree of accuracy. • Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial data. • Oversee the general ledger and keep records current, complete, and properly organized. • Prepare and preserve supporting documentation so historical financial information is easy to access and audit-ready. • Produce financial statements and other reports by compiling, analyzing, and summarizing accounting information. • Generate customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits in a timely manner. • Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and bank reconciliations.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Plaquemine, LA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 42 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee product and plant costing activities to help maintain accurate financial reporting and operational insights.• Record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.• Manage credit release tasks and support credit risk-related decisions by reviewing account status and payment activity.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with bank and account reconciliations during the close cycle.• Support monthly and periodic close activities by validating financial data and resolving discrepancies across cost centers.• Apply knowledge of cost center structures to track expenses, allocate costs appropriately, and improve reporting accuracy.• Partner with both manufacturing and corporate accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete, consistent, and actionable.• Use Excel and organizational systems effectively to analyze data, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who can keep financial records accurate, support day-to-day accounting activity, and contribute to reliable reporting for the business. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment with financial data, and hands-on experience managing core bookkeeping functions. Responsibilities:• Build and maintain a structured bookkeeping framework, including account organization and practical financial recordkeeping procedures.• Review daily financial activity, assign transactions correctly, and post entries with a high level of accuracy.• Reconcile account balances regularly to identify discrepancies and keep records aligned.• Manage the general ledger by updating entries and ensuring balances remain current and accurate.• Preserve organized financial documentation to support reporting, audits, and historical record retention.• Compile financial information and prepare clear reports by analyzing and summarizing account activity.• Generate customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits in a timely manner.• Support accounting operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and audit preparation as needed.
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part time Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a services organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across core accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to accurate financial recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and reliable reporting support while partnering with internal stakeholders on accounting priorities. Responsibilities:• Process vendor payments, verify supporting documentation, and ensure invoices are coded accurately before entry into the accounting system.• Manage customer billing and payment tracking activities, helping maintain current receivable balances and following up on outstanding items as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to identify discrepancies, research issues, and support accurate month-end records.• Review financial documents for completeness and accuracy, resolving inconsistencies and maintaining organized accounting files.• Use QuickBooks, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel to enter transactions, update records, prepare spreadsheets, and support routine reporting needs.• Assist with tax-related accounting support by tracking liabilities, organizing documentation, and helping maintain compliance with established procedures.• Support accounting activities tied to corporate and commercial real estate transactions by validating financial details and maintaining related records.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z