<p>Robert Half is partnered with a leading Baton Rouge construction company in search of an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage general ledger activity, drive month-end and year-end closing processes, and develop strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams to enhance financial performance and streamline processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with regulations and accuracy in reporting.</p><p>• Manage monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights to support strategic decisions.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller to implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring timely responses to audit requests and proper documentation.</p><p>• Identify and execute opportunities to enhance finance processes and adopt best practices for efficiency.</p><p>• Optimize workflows and reporting using Vista by Trimble (Viewpoint) systems, ensuring data integrity.</p><p>• Partner with operations and project management teams to improve job cost visibility and forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Provide leadership to the accounting team, offering coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Support special financial analysis projects and other duties as needed to meet organizational goals.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately record financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports, and journal entries.</p><p>• Ensure proper classification of transactions across revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Review financial entries for accuracy and completeness, maintaining organized documentation and audit trails.</p><p>• Assist in payroll processing by reviewing timesheets, verifying hours, and ensuring proper allocation to departments or projects.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, reconcile credit card and expense transactions, and assist with account reconciliations.</p><p>• Support customer invoicing processes, apply payments, and maintain accurate customer account records.</p><p>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records, ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls.</p><p>• Provide light administrative support for HR processes, contributing to smooth operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to maintain consistent and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting processes to streamline operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to contribute to key financial operations while growing within the organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in general accounting practices and demonstrate proficiency in reconciliation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post accurate journal entries to maintain the general ledger.</p><p>• Perform bank and cash reconciliations to ensure financial records are precise and up-to-date.</p><p>• Manage credit card transactions, including receipts, statements, and reconciliations.</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to support smooth financial operations.</p><p>• Utilize Restaurant 365 software to maintain organized and efficient accounting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to analyze financial data and generate reports.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.</p><p>• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues in financial statements and records.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.</p><p>• Support audits by preparing necessary documentation and providing required information.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. If you have a passion for numbers, a strong technical skill set, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform thorough bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Maintain and review balance sheet accounts to support financial accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Record and analyze debits and credits while ensuring proper categorization.</p><p>• Prepare and manage general ledger entries to support seamless financial operations.</p><p>• Utilize accounting systems and software to verify and maintain data integrity.</p><p>• Assist with month-end closing processes and generate basic financial reports.</p><p>• Leverage technology to improve processes and enhance overall efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and support financial accuracy.</p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743. Thank you!</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company within the service industry while advancing your career. In this role, you will handle essential accounts payable functions, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and clerical support to the accounts payable and finance departments.</p><p>• Accurately execute daily processes and controls in compliance with company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Open, sort, and distribute incoming department mail for efficient processing.</p><p>• Organize, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and other financial documents.</p><p>• Prepare, verify, and mail checks, including handling special requests with urgency.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and assignments as directed by management.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Staff Accountant to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in accounting practices and will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting business operations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic services environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage and maintain fixed asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.</p><p>• Support accounting activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to identify trends and discrepancies.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to create and manage detailed financial reports and spreadsheets.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide supporting documentation as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all accounting tasks.</p><p>• Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>This is our best industry client in Baton Rouge and candidates that we have placed there over the last 20 years call it the "Best Place to Work"! The role is open as one of our recenlty placed candidates has received a promotion. They have a hard working team with great personalities and are a dynamic group that are super supportive of each other. If you have a 4 year accounting degree and are a CPA candidate with 2+ years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career long opportunity for you! Please apply directly and/or call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interesst in Robert Half!</p>