<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining accurate transactional records, resolving payment and billing issues, and helping ensure smooth coordination across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review invoices, billing records, and payment documentation to maintain complete and reliable financial data.</p><p>• Reconcile account balances and investigate variances by researching supporting records and correcting discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Examine deductions, promotional credits, and related claims to confirm proper application and resolve outstanding issues.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by organizing financial documentation and validating the accuracy of accounting records.</p><p>• Maintain vendor information and payment files, updating records to reflect current terms, statuses, and transactional details.</p><p>• Use Excel and SAP HANA to analyze financial activity, track exceptions, and produce reports that support accounting operations.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to address questions, resolve account issues, and improve the flow of financial information.</p>
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 daily and monthly activity, and assisting with reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable managing recurring deadlines, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, recurring activity, and premium-related transactions.<br>• Match premium accounts receivable activity to incoming cash on a daily basis and enter related adjustments into the general ledger.<br>• Prepare daily cash flow reconciliations to help monitor account activity and support accurate reporting.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations each month and investigate variances to ensure balances are properly stated.<br>• Calculate and process agent commission activity by maintaining commission schedules and preparing supporting statements.<br>• Reconcile claims disbursement activity on a monthly basis to confirm the accuracy of accumulated payment records.<br>• Prepare premium tax filings for state and local jurisdictions in accordance with reporting requirements and deadlines.<br>• Maintain unclaimed property records by tracking outstanding checks, corresponding with payees, and completing required state documentation.<br>• Assist with month-end close, financial statement preparation, regulatory data reporting, external audits, and other assigned accounting projects.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting the close process, and delivering timely reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and hands-on experience working with financial systems and spreadsheets.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and meeting reporting deadlines.<br>• Prepare financial statements and other reports, and assist leadership with analysis of operating results and financial trends.<br>• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm proper coding, completeness, and accuracy.<br>• Track fixed assets and depreciation by maintaining organized schedules and updating records as needed.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring by compiling data and assisting with financial planning activities.<br>• Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Use Sage Intacct and Excel to manage accounting transactions, generate reports, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounting processes.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a non-profit organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to manage core financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across general accounting functions, payables and receivables, and month-end close activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records in the general ledger.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledgers to ensure reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and payments while monitoring accounts payable activity for completeness and timeliness.</p><p>• Record incoming payments, track outstanding balances, and support collections efforts related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Manage deposit activity and verify that cash transactions are properly reflected in the accounting system.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close by completing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Generate operational and financial reports to support internal decision-making and ongoing organizational needs.</p><p>• Maintain accounting records within NetSuite and help ensure data integrity across daily transactions.</p>