<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a leading wholesale distribution company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing accounts receivable processes and demonstrate expertise in cash applications, billing, and commercial collections. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.</p><p>• Handle cash applications and reconcile payments to customer accounts.</p><p>• Oversee commercial collections, maintaining effective communication with clients to resolve outstanding balances.</p><p>• Prepare and process billing functions, including invoices and adjustments.</p><p>• Monitor and report cash activity to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reports on accounts receivable performance to management.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's growing team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a long-term contract position with an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment within the wholesale food distribution industry. Our client has experienced substantial growth and is looking to grow their accounting team! The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing full-cycle accounting processes and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Create and post journal entries while reconciling sales, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet items.</p><p>• Support external audits and participate in annual inventory counts to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Handle high-volume transactional work, including accounts payable and accounts receivable activities during month-end close.</p><p>• Ensure the timely submission of sales tax filings and renewal of business licenses.</p><p>• Review and refine operational processes to improve system efficiency and support organizational goals.</p><p>• Collaborate on special projects and cross-functional initiatives to drive business improvements.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to entry-level accounting staff, fostering skill development within the team.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Financial & Risk Management</p><p>• Responsible for oversite of all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.</p><p>• Develop and implement financial policies, standard operating procedures locally that align with school processes to ensure controls are in place and accuracy and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for the Regional Team and other key stakeholders.</p><p>• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the school’s assets and earnings.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and financial reporting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate with Regional Finance Team during internal and external audit periods.</p><p>Financial Planning & Budgeting</p><p>• Supporting the development and implementation of best financial practices.</p><p>• Completing the financial forecasting.</p><p>• Achieving financial targets and objectives.</p><p>• Leading the annual budgeting process through collaboration with the school.</p><p>• Manage the end-to-end monthly closing processes.</p><p>• Monitor budget performance in partnership with the ISP Regional team, identify variances and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>Cash Flow, Purchasing & Capex</p><p>• Ensure that local cash management is optimized.</p><p>• Record and report local bank balances regularly.</p><p>• Record capital expenditure for all major projects and assess the impact of significant cash outflows on cash forecasts.</p><p>• Prepare & report cash flows accurately & timely, and that surplus cash is repatriated to the Parent company.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll review.</p><p>• Oversee, review and setup processes for purchases.</p><p>Tuition and Fee Management</p><p>• Oversee the billing and collections of tuition fees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Provide oversight to the teams that communicate with parents to ensure tuition policies and financial obligations are met.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please contact Mary Wood at 504-383-0743. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half. </p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our client's team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and expertise in financial processes and reporting. As part of the role, you will ensure compliance with accounting standards while managing financial data and documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial reports in compliance with GAAP accounting standards.</p><p>• Oversee the invoicing process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to clients.</p><p>• Manage budgeting activities, including forecasting and monitoring expenditures.</p><p>• Calculate payments and verify financial transactions to maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation to support client audits and internal reviews.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely collection and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial processes align with organizational goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for a motivated Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a thriving international construction company while advancing your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As an integral part of the accounting team, you will handle essential tasks such as processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform administrative and clerical duties to support the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.</p><p>• Accurately execute daily accounting processes and controls while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Deliver excellent customer service to internal teams and business partners.</p><p>• Provide support for both internal and external audits as needed.</p><p>• Open, sort, and distribute departmental mail efficiently.</p><p>• Organize, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and other financial documents.</p><p>• Verify, log, and mail checks, including managing expedited requests.</p><p>• Assist with special projects and additional tasks as assigned.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a dynamic team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract to permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for growth within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency of the Accounts Payable process, supporting financial operations, and maintaining compliance with company policies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the administrative and clerical tasks within the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely execution of daily financial processes while adhering to company policies.</p><p>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners.</p><p>• Assist with both internal and external audit processes as required.</p><p>• Open, organize, and distribute departmental mail on a daily basis.</p><p>• Sort, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and relevant financial documents.</p><p>• Verify, record, and process checks, including overseeing expedited handling when necessary.</p><p>• Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Accounting Manager.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our client's team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will oversee essential financial operations, including invoice preparation, record keeping, and financial reporting. This position requires strong leadership capabilities as you will supervise accounting staff and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the preparation and review of invoices for accurate coding, data entry, and submission to property management, while maintaining thorough records.</p><p>• Oversee the development and maintenance of financial transaction records, ensuring accurate posting to subsidiary accounts from various documents.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation and submission of expense reports and variance processes, obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.</p><p>• Compile and analyze financial reports, including cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss statements.</p><p>• Supervise accounting personnel, including Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, to ensure efficient operations.</p><p>• Handle responsibilities related to accounts payable or receivable, including billing, cash receipts, budgets, vendor contracts, payroll, and other administrative tasks.</p><p>• Ensure the effective maintenance and summarization of ledgers and computer files to support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Provide oversight for additional accounting, reporting, and record-keeping functions as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and dynamic environment within the import/export industry. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounts payable processes, while supporting various financial operations. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage administrative tasks and clerical duties for the Accounts Payable and Finance department.</p><p>• Execute daily financial processes and controls promptly, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing and organizing necessary documentation.</p><p>• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail for the department.</p><p>• Organize and maintain records by sorting, logging, photocopying, and filing invoices, checks, and other financial documents.</p><p>• Verify and process checks, including handling special requests for expedited processing.</p><p>• Support the team by completing special projects as assigned.</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Auditing Clerk to oversee the coordination of audits and ensure the smooth filing of extensive tax returns for our client in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this position, you will serve as the primary liaison during audits, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all aspects of your work. This short-term contract to full time role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex processes effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and oversee the audit process in collaboration with multiple audit firms, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.</p><p>• Monitor deadlines and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared, reviewed, and submitted on time.</p><p>• Represent the organization during audits, advocating for appropriate practices and ensuring compliance with requirements.</p><p>• Develop and maintain detailed checklists to manage workflows and ensure successful filing of over 150 tax returns.</p><p>• Compile, organize, and finalize documents for submission, including obtaining required signatures.</p><p>• Gather and analyze data to respond to auditor inquiries and facilitate accurate responses.</p><p>• Implement structured workflows and processes to streamline audit and tax filing operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear communication and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Utilize project management tools and techniques to track progress and ensure quality assurance.</p><p>• Address high-pressure situations with professionalism and maintain focus on organizational goals.</p>
We are looking for a meticulous and organized Billing Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy in billing, and addressing inquiries related to payments and invoice statuses. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and technical proficiency in billing systems and software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify timesheets and supporting documentation for invoicing purposes.<br>• Upload timesheets into NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal validation processes.<br>• Generate invoices and ensure they align with the terms outlined in contracts.<br>• Track and adhere to various billing cycles and contract-specific invoicing requirements.<br>• Interpret and apply contract rules to determine allowable billing items.<br>• Submit finalized invoices using customer portals like Coupa and respond to client inquiries when needed.<br>• Address internal questions regarding invoice statuses and payment schedules.<br>• Collaborate with plant operations teams to manage billing processes and integrate job costing practices effectively.
