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9 results for Accountant in Saint Louis, LA

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
52000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an established Baton Rouge company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with closing activities, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day accounting functions while helping the team maintain strong internal controls and timely financial reporting. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records complete and accurate• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity and resolving discrepancies• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to support accurate month-end reporting• Assist with month-end close tasks, including verifying balances and compiling supporting documentation• Support audit activities by organizing records and responding to requests for financial information• Help manage property tax-related accounting tasks, including tracking obligations and maintaining documentation• Review financial data for accuracy and follow up on unusual variances or inconsistencies• Collaborate with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to improve reporting efficiency and compliance
2026-08-26T21:08:39Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on cash activity, payables, receivables, and payroll coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, clear communication skills, and the dependability to manage multiple financial tasks accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Reconcile bank accounts and review statement activity to ensure cash records are accurate and up to date.• Process vendor invoices and maintain accounts payable records with careful attention to timing and accuracy.• Monitor incoming payments, record customer receipts in QuickBooks, and keep accounts receivable balances current.• Confirm that deposited funds have cleared into company bank accounts and investigate any discrepancies.• Perform occasional bank-related errands and support other cash management activities as needed.• Coordinate payroll-related tasks with an external payroll provider to help ensure timely and accurate processing for approximately 200 employees.• Assist with general accounting work, including journal entries, general ledger support, and other routine financial activities.• Contribute to daily accounting operations by helping maintain organized records and supporting month-to-month financial processes.
2026-08-26T17:33:47Z

Staff Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a financial services organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position is well suited for an individual who can manage routine accounting activities, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger work, month-end close activities, and account analysis, along with strong Excel skills and experience working in SAP. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure reporting accuracy.• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account analysis and supporting schedules.• Compile financial data and help produce internal financial statements and related reports.• Support audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to information requests.• Review accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze balances, track reconciliations, and prepare reporting support.• Work within SAP to record transactions, retrieve financial information, and support day-to-day accounting processes.
2026-08-18T21:18:43Z

Senior Accountant

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support project financial operations for a growing design-focused organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role partners with project leaders and the accounting team to oversee billing accuracy, financial reporting, and receivables activity across multiple engagements. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial records organized and accurate in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Create and distribute client invoices in a timely manner, ensuring charges reflect contract terms, project progress, and approved billing schedules. • Partner with project leaders to monitor budgets, shape fee plans, review timelines, and contribute to financial projections for active work. • Establish and maintain complete project financial records in BST11, with close attention to data accuracy and documentation quality. • Track outstanding receivables, follow up on open balances, and keep aging reports current to support healthy cash flow. • Review, calculate, and process consultant payments after confirming contract compliance, required approvals, and completed deliverables. • Balance competing deadlines across several projects while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and dependable follow-through. • Work closely with internal accounting staff, project teams, consultants, and clients to resolve billing questions and improve consistency in financial processes.
2026-08-25T16:14:04Z

Accounting Specialist

Youngsville, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000.00 - 55000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dependable Accounting Specialist to help keep daily financial operations accurate, organized, and on schedule in Youngsville, Louisiana. This role supports core accounting activities across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work while ensuring records are properly maintained. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: • Manage vendor invoices and coordinate timely payment processing while ensuring entries are recorded correctly in the accounting system. • Support customer billing activities, apply incoming payments, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances. • Review financial transactions, prepare journal entries, and assist with ongoing maintenance of general ledger accounts. • Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and selected balance sheet accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve variances. • Investigate discrepancies in accounting records and work with internal contacts to correct issues promptly. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close tasks by organizing data, preparing supporting schedules, and updating account records. • Maintain vendor files, tax documentation, and compliance-related records, including support for annual 1099 processing. • Assist with payroll-related accounting, employee expense review, and reconciliation of company card activity. • Produce routine reports and spreadsheets, organize accounting files, and provide documentation for leadership, auditors, and external accounting partners.
2026-08-25T14:53:50Z

Accounting Clerk

Hammond, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution business in Hammond, Louisiana. This is a contract position suited for someone who can manage transactional accounting tasks with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to efficient payment and billing processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting software, handling high-volume data entry, and coordinating both payables and receivables activities. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Record customer payments, update account balances, and help maintain current and accurate receivables records.• Enter financial and transactional data into QuickBooks and related systems with a high level of precision.• Review invoices for completeness, coding, and approval status before submitting them for processing.• Reconcile accounting entries and assist with resolving discrepancies involving billing, payments, and account activity.• Maintain organized digital and paper financial records to support reporting, audits, and internal review needs.• Communicate with vendors and customers to address invoice questions, payment status updates, and account issues.• Support ongoing accounting operations by assisting with invoice processing workflows and other clerical finance tasks as needed.
2026-08-11T18:49:08Z

Accounting Manager

Lafayette, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities for a growing construction organization in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role will guide financial reporting, strengthen day-to-day accounting processes, and provide leadership to a team supporting operational and project-based finances. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support business decisions through accurate and timely financial information. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and construction job cost tracking. • Produce and review periodic financial statements and internal reports to support leadership with clear, reliable performance insights. • Lead monthly and annual close activities, ensuring records are complete, reconciled, and delivered on schedule. • Coach, supervise, and develop accounting staff while setting priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy. • Evaluate cash activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and key financial indicators to help manage the company’s financial position. • Work closely with project and operations teams to assess contract performance, monitor cost trends, and explain budget-to-actual variances. • Strengthen internal controls and refine accounting workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance. • Coordinate audit preparation, respond to external auditor requests, and support required tax and industry-related filings. • Use Foundation Software to oversee accounting processes and construction-related financial reporting. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and other planning efforts that support company growth and strategic goals.
2026-08-17T22:04:09Z

Senior Credit Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnered with a leading Baton Rouge company in search of a Senior Credit Analyst to support sound lending decisions and help safeguard the company’s financial position. In this role, you will assess customer risk, guide credit decisions, and work closely with internal teams to balance growth objectives with disciplined exposure management. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to portfolio performance, strengthen credit practices, and support a collaborative, employee-focused organization. Responsibilities:• Review financial records, payment patterns, credit data, and market conditions to evaluate customer risk and determine appropriate exposure levels.• Assess incoming credit requests and assign initial terms and limits based on financial strength and overall risk profile.• Re-evaluate existing accounts regularly and adjust credit availability in response to changing business performance, payment behavior, and external trends.• Track portfolio quality through aging analysis and risk monitoring, then recommend actions that help reduce loss exposure and improve account performance.• Create clear credit recommendations and prepare recurring reports covering utilization, reserve considerations, customer trends, and overall portfolio health.• Work with collections partners and internal stakeholders to address delinquency concerns, support payment arrangements, and recommend account holds or releases when necessary.• Advise the business on credit structures that support strategic customer opportunities while maintaining appropriate controls.• Contribute to stronger credit governance by refining policies, enhancing procedures, and supporting reporting or system-related improvements, including conversion activities when applicable.
2026-08-19T17:23:45Z

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support high-impact business decisions through timely analysis, forecasting, and financial insight. This role is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving engineering environment where leaders rely on clear, accurate reporting. The successful candidate will turn complex data into practical recommendations and help guide planning across multiple business needs. Responsibilities: • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities to support operational and strategic objectives. • Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance, test assumptions, and inform leadership decisions. • Deliver recurring and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders who require financial data presented from multiple business perspectives. • Create dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI or Tableau to improve visibility into key financial and operational metrics. • Partner with cross-functional leaders to explain trends, highlight risks, and identify opportunities for improved results. • Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries that translate detailed financial information into actionable insights. • Strengthen reporting processes and introduce more efficient methods for gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data. • Support the development of newly established FP& A practices, frameworks, and performance reporting standards within the function.
2026-08-05T16:28:47Z