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13 results for Accountant in Plaquemine La

Staff Accountant <p>Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for our client located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role involves multiple functions within the financial industry, focusing on areas such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, and General Ledger management. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee the processing of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions</p><p>• Conduct regular Bank Reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of records</p><p>• Effectively manage the General Ledger, ensuring all entries are up-to-date and accurate</p><p>• Prepare and post Journal Entries as part of the month-end close process</p><p>• Utilize software applications such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP for financial management and reporting</p><p>• Carry out the Month End Close procedures, ensuring all financial data is captured and reported accurately</p> Accountant <p>We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for an Accountant with our client in Gonzales, Louisiana. This role is within the Wholesale Distribution industry where you will be tasked with various responsibilities revolving around accounting functions. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Utilizing Accounting Software Systems to maintain financial records and reports</p><p>• Overseeing Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure timely and accurate payment collection</p><p>• Conducting regular auditing of financial transactions and reports</p><p>• Performing regular account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy</p><p>• Using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial reporting</p><p>• Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures by performing routine accounting functions</p><p>• Utilizing ERP systems for improved efficiency in financial transactions</p><p>• Managing and processing customer credit applications</p><p>• Utilizing financial services software such as ADP</p><p>• Handling and resolving customer inquiries related to financial matters</p> Accountant <p>We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Accountant in the Non-Profit sector, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The selected candidate will be instrumental in executing various accounting functions and utilizing accounting software systems while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems for accurate financial management and reporting</p><p>• Perform accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)</p><p>• Conduct regular auditing to ensure financial compliance and accuracy</p><p>• Maintain and manage ADP - Financial Services for streamlined financial operations</p><p>• Execute Cl Programming for efficient system operations</p><p>• Utilize Concur for travel and expense management</p><p>• Implement ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning for integrated business process management</p><p>• Maintain Balance Sheet Account for accurate financial status reporting</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary</p><p>• Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently</p> Staff Accountant <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well established but fast growing Baton Rouge company in search of a diligent and meticulous Staff Accountant. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing and reporting on the company's leased assets and fixed asset portfolio while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation range, full benefits package, hybrid work schedule and career development opportunities!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Participate in the month-end close process by preparing adjusting and recurring journal entries and analyzing the general ledger accounts to guarantee record accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor lease modifications, renewals, and terminations, and accurately reflect these changes in the financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review lease accounting entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure timely capitalization of asset purchases.</p><p>• Track and manage fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.</p><p>• Stay updated with accounting principles to ensure continuous improvement of procedures for optimal departmental performance and accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.</p><p>• Protect the organization's value by maintaining confidentiality.</p><p>• Support special projects and initiatives as needed.</p> Sr. Accountant <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant will hold a key position within our accounting department, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor. This role will support the day-to-day activities of the department and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure accurate capture of accounting information. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to provide strategic insights to drive financial excellence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Roles / Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and assist with cash management by monitoring bank balances, cash requirements, and resource planning.</li><li>Prepare and review weekly payment listings, ensuring accuracy and timely release of approved wires and electronic payments.</li><li>Perform comprehensive month-end duties, including posting intercompany allocations, completing complex account reconciliations, and posting accounting entries for international entities.</li><li>Take ownership of payroll entries, ensuring accurate posting to the general ledger, and performing related payroll reconciliations.</li><li>Contribute valuable financial information to strategic plans and reviews, proactively resolving problems, and identifying process improvements as applicable.</li><li>Meet accounting financial standards by supplying annual budget information, meticulously monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Uphold financial security by strictly adhering to internal controls and recommending enhancements when necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p> Accounting Supervisor <p>Our client in Baton Rouge is looking to bring on an Accounting Supervisor to manage their accounting process. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, where you will be instrumental in supervising accounting processes, which includes job cost reports, inventory management, sales orders, credit memos, reconciliations, and financial reports. This is a contract to permanent employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and auditing of financial statements</p><p>• Manage the process of account reconciliation and month-end close</p><p>• Supervise job cost reports and ensure accuracy </p><p>• Oversee the process of tracking credits, inventory, and backorders</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</p><p>• Supervise billing functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Utilize Sage (100 or Intacct) software and Microsoft Excel for various accounting functions</p><p>• Implement and manage internal controls to ensure compliance</p><p>• Resolve any accounting-related inquiries promptly and accurately.</p> Accounting Clerk <p>We are in search of an Accounting Clerk for our client located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As part of the team, you will focus on various accounting procedures, including accounts payable and receivable. You will be instrumental in maintaining precise financial records and supporting the wider accounting team. This role offers a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities </p><p>• Efficiently manage accounts receivable, ensuring the prompt processing of client invoices and payments</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable, which includes reviewing, coding invoices, and preparing payments for vendors</p><p>• Handle deposits, process ACH, and credit card payments, and issue checks as needed</p><p>• Perform bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial records reconciliation</p><p>• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records in QuickBooks and support with general ledger entries</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to execute routine month-end processes efficiently</p><p>• Use Microsoft Excel to track and examine financial data</p><p>• Lend a hand with special projects and other tasks related to accounting as required</p><p>• Ensure accurate data entry and invoice processing</p> Accounting Clerk <p>Robert Half has an opening for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk with our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Accounting Clerk will be a critical part of the team, focusing on managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Manage and reconcile account discrepancies to ensure accuracy in financial records</p><p>• Handle accounts payable duties, ensuring all financial transactions are processed efficiently</p><p>• Oversee accounts receivable operations to guarantee timely payment and accurate record keeping</p><p>• Undertake billing responsibilities, generating invoices and ensuring they are sent out in a timely manner</p><p>• Conduct data entry tasks to maintain and update customer records</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis and reporting</p><p>• Engage in collections tasks, following up on overdue accounts and resolving any issues</p> Senior Accounting Manager <p>Robert Half is in search of a Senior Accounting Manager to join the team of a well established manufacturing company in the greater Baton Rouge area. In this role, you will be tasked with maintaining the general ledger, performing financial analysis, cost accounting and account reconciliations, managing fixed assets, and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations. This direct opportunity offers a hybrid, flexible schedule, competitive compensation and bonus structure, full benefits plan and opportunity for career advancement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the general ledger and ensure accuracy in financial statements</p><p>• Conduct thorough account reconciliations to prevent and detect any discrepancies</p><p>• Administer fixed assets and maintain up-to-date records for accurate reporting</p><p>• Ensure compliance with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley regulations in all financial operations</p><p>• Review and process VAT returns and tax audits to ensure timely completion</p><p>• Oversee the processing of AP invoices and ensure all payments are accurate and timely</p><p>• Manage accruals and ensure they are accurately recorded in the financial system</p><p>• Conduct cost review and analysis including staff costs to assist in budgeting and forecasting</p><p>• Work closely with GM and/or Sales Lead on sales forecasting and strategic planning</p><p>• Oversee inventory evaluations and controls, including Working in Progress (WIP)</p><p>• Engage in OPEX projects for control and advisory purposes</p><p>• Ensure transactional compliance on a day-to-day basis and handle internal audit inquiries.</p> Senior Accounts Payable Manager <p>Robert Half is representing an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounts Payable Manager with a well established but rapidly growing company in Baton Rouge. This exceptional opportunity offers an incredible compensation range and bonus target, impressive benefits package, generous paid time off and retirement, company stock and hybrid work schedule with more remote than in office work. This role involves overseeing all activities related to the accounts payable department, including invoice and payment processing, account reconciliation, and team management. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable transactions</p><p>• Supervise the Accounts Payable team, setting goals and evaluating performance</p><p>• Ensure team compliance with established policies, procedures, and best practices</p><p>• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to ensure accurate information flow and proper handling of transactions</p><p>• Manage the payment cycle, ensuring vendor payments are made according to terms</p><p>• Conduct regular reconciliations of Accounts Payable sub-ledger to the general ledger</p><p>• Prepare and present Accounts Payable reports for management, highlighting significant trends, outstanding liabilities, and cash flow requirements</p><p>• Oversee the vendor management approval process</p><p>• Assist in cash flow forecasting by providing insights into outstanding payables and payment schedules</p><p>• Implement automated solutions and systems to increase efficiency</p><p>• Stay updated with the latest accounting principles and best practices for accounts payable processing.</p> Accounts Receivable Clerk <p>We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for our client in the Wholesale Distribution industry, located in Gonzales, Louisiana. The role offers a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity, where you'll be tasked with managing customer accounts, processing applications, and dealing with inquiries. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Efficiently handle cash applications and cash collections</p><p>• Accurately reconcile accounts</p><p>• Promptly manage billing tasks and processes</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date and precise records of accounts receivable</p><p>• Resolve customer inquiries in a timely and detail-oriented manner</p><p>• Regularly monitor customer accounts and take necessary actions</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP for various tasks</p><p>• Handle commercial collections with detail oriented and efficiency.</p> Assistant Controller <p>We are seeking an Assistant Controller to be an integral part of our team near Hammond, Louisiana. This role involves a range of responsibilities including full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, cost analysis, and finance-related tasks. This position offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity in the manufacturing industry. This role is in-office Monday- Thursday and remote on Friday. Flexible working hours are offered! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage full-cycle accounting operations</p><p>• Conduct accurate job costing and manage raw material expenses</p><p>• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</p><p>• Carry out auditing tasks as required</p><p>• Process billing functions in a timely and accurate manner</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems for efficient financial management</p><p>• Use ADP - Financial Services for various finance-related tasks</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions.</p> Controller <p>We are providing a long-term contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Controller, based in Plaquemine, Louisiana. As a Controller, you will be handling a full range of accounting functions, from data analysis to financial reporting. You will be an integral part of a team readying for a growth phase, where your competence and willingness to be a supportive team member will be highly valued. Reporting directly to the Vice President, this is a highly visible role within a growing organization!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage full accounting cycle tasks to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Use Accounting Software Systems for efficient data management.</p><p>• Conduct regular audits to ensure financial compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee budget processes and maintain the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Prepare and post Journal Entries as part of the month-end close process.</p><p>• Perform Account Reconciliation and Balance Sheet Reconciliation for financial accuracy.</p><p>• Manage Asset Inventory to track and maintain company assets.</p><p>• Implement Activity Based Costing and Job Cost methods for accurate cost calculation.</p><p>• Prepare and present Financial Reports to leadership, including operational and financial data.</p><p>• Conduct Data Analysis to provide insights for financial decision making.</p>