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7 results for Senior Accountants in Baton Rouge, LA

Sr. Accountant

Saint Gabriel, LA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting processes, and supporting month-end close activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and a detail-oriented mindset. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper documentation and compliance. • Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and proper reconciliations. • Perform account reconciliations to verify financial data and resolve discrepancies. • Conduct bank reconciliations and address any variances promptly. • Assist with audits by preparing necessary financial documentation and reports. • Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency. • Analyze financial data to identify trends and recommend improvements. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. • Provide support for special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting tasks as needed.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

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

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and demonstrate the ability to manage financial transactions with precision and efficiency. Responsibilities:• Accurately record financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports, and journal entries.• Ensure proper classification of transactions across revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts.• Review financial entries for accuracy and completeness, maintaining organized documentation and audit trails.• Assist in payroll processing by reviewing timesheets, verifying hours, and ensuring proper allocation to departments or projects.• Process vendor invoices, reconcile credit card and expense transactions, and assist with account reconciliations.• Support customer invoicing processes, apply payments, and maintain accurate customer account records.• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records, ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls.• Provide light administrative support for HR processes, contributing to smooth operations.• Collaborate with the team to maintain consistent and reliable financial reporting.• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting processes to streamline operations.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This short-term contract to full time position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment while developing your accounting expertise. The role involves assisting with accounts payable and receivable processes, performing reconciliations, and supporting general accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and manage disbursement filing for accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Handle daily invoicing, credit application, and cash receipt processing for accounts receivable, while assisting with overdue account collections.• Support general ledger account reconciliations, month-end closings, and various ad hoc accounting projects as needed.• Review and correct transaction documentation, revising related entries and initiating necessary follow-up actions.• Classify and code financial documents accurately, applying appropriate expenditure and accounting codes.• Compile and prepare financial statements and reports using data from multiple sources.• Post financial transactions to journals, ledgers, and electronic systems with precision.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by tracing potential sources of error and implementing corrective measures.• Monitor budgets and assist in budgetary adjustments and transfers to ensure financial consistency.• Participate in special projects and provide administrative support as required.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Clerk

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a healthcare organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced setting. The person in this role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely billing, and efficient invoice management while working with key accounting systems and spreadsheets. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines and internal controls. • Maintain accounts receivable records by posting payments, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on billing discrepancies when needed. • Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy to support reliable reporting and documentation. • Generate monthly billing records and assist with routine account reconciliation to help keep financial information current. • Use QuickBooks and related tools to update transactions, organize account activity, and support day-to-day accounting tasks. • Review invoice details for completeness and accuracy before submitting items for processing or payment. • Prepare and update spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to monitor transactions, balances, and billing activity. • Assist with administrative and accounting support duties that help the department maintain smooth and timely financial operations.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z