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8 results for Intermediate Accountant in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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

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

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on cash activity, payables, receivables, and payroll coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, clear communication skills, and the dependability to manage multiple financial tasks accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Reconcile bank accounts and review statement activity to ensure cash records are accurate and up to date.• Process vendor invoices and maintain accounts payable records with careful attention to timing and accuracy.• Monitor incoming payments, record customer receipts in QuickBooks, and keep accounts receivable balances current.• Confirm that deposited funds have cleared into company bank accounts and investigate any discrepancies.• Perform occasional bank-related errands and support other cash management activities as needed.• Coordinate payroll-related tasks with an external payroll provider to help ensure timely and accurate processing for approximately 200 employees.• Assist with general accounting work, including journal entries, general ledger support, and other routine financial activities.• Contribute to daily accounting operations by helping maintain organized records and supporting month-to-month financial processes.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an established Baton Rouge company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with closing activities, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day accounting functions while helping the team maintain strong internal controls and timely financial reporting. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records complete and accurate• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity and resolving discrepancies• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to support accurate month-end reporting• Assist with month-end close tasks, including verifying balances and compiling supporting documentation• Support audit activities by organizing records and responding to requests for financial information• Help manage property tax-related accounting tasks, including tracking obligations and maintaining documentation• Review financial data for accuracy and follow up on unusual variances or inconsistencies• Collaborate with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to improve reporting efficiency and compliance
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a growing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in keeping vendor payments accurate, timely, and well-documented across multiple business entities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities for multiple entities, ensuring invoices are entered and paid within established timelines. • Examine invoices for accurate general ledger coding, required approvals, and complete backup documentation before processing. • Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, and work with vendors or internal teams to resolve exceptions. • Coordinate regular payment cycles, including checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions, while maintaining accuracy and control. • Update and maintain vendor records such as tax forms, payment terms, and banking or remittance information. • Reconcile vendor statements, research aged items, and address open balances or disputed charges promptly. • Assist with month-end activities by preparing payable-related reconciliations, accrual support, and reporting schedules. • Contribute to year-end reporting needs, including 1099 support, and help maintain compliance with internal controls and audit standards. • Partner with accounting and operations teams to strengthen accounts payable procedures and support automation or ERP-based workflows.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a growing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, careful attention to financial detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role will focus on maintaining accurate payment records, coordinating disbursements, and helping ensure vendor obligations are handled on time and in compliance with internal standards. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring charges are assigned to the correct accounts and cost categories. • Review and code incoming bills, verify supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies before payment is issued. • Prepare and execute ACH payments and check runs according to established schedules and approval requirements. • Maintain complete and accurate accounts payable records within financial systems such as NetSuite or Oracle. • Reconcile vendor statements, research outstanding items, and communicate with suppliers to address payment-related questions. • Use Excel to organize payment data, track invoice activity, and support reporting for the accounting team. • Partner with internal departments to confirm invoice details, obtain approvals, and keep payables moving through the process efficiently.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z