We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations related to housing programs and tenant accounting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate payment activity, reconciling financial records, and helping ensure timely billing, collections, and disbursements across multiple housing-related accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, clear communication skills, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review financial documentation tied to housing assistance payments and validate entries for accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.<br>• Partner with housing program teams to confirm tenant account balances are correct and that billing is completed on schedule.<br>• Respond to questions from staff, landlords, and program participants by gathering account information and clarifying payment or billing details.<br>• Reconcile payment data and coordinate the preparation of a high monthly volume of checks, including additional disbursements needed for adjustments.<br>• Track approved corrections, recoverable funds, and account changes while maintaining organized supporting records.<br>• Prepare and examine journal entry activity, error reports, and payment exceptions to correct discrepancies and support compliance with program guidelines.<br>• Produce recurring financial and program reports, including payment summaries, billing records, adjustment listings, utility-related reports, and check registers.<br>• Post incoming payments from partner housing authorities, monitor receivable balances, investigate variances, and follow up on outstanding amounts.<br>• Review rental account activity across affordable housing properties, process tenant adjustments, and issue monthly rent statements, late notices, and utility charge billings.<br>• Complete monthly trial balance and reconciliation work to support accurate financial reporting and account integrity.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on supporting the full receivables cycle, including invoicing, payment posting, account follow-up, and commercial collections. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to manage customer accounts accurately while maintaining timely cash flow.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts receivable activities by preparing invoices, monitoring open balances, and keeping account records current and accurate.<br>• Apply incoming payments promptly and reconcile cash receipts to customer accounts to ensure proper posting and reporting.<br>• Follow up with commercial clients on past-due balances through consistent collection efforts that support timely resolution.<br>• Research billing discrepancies, payment variances, and short-paid invoices, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.<br>• Review aging reports regularly and take action to reduce outstanding receivables and improve collection performance.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation of account activity, correspondence, and payment status for audit readiness and internal visibility.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to track receivable trends, organize account data, and support reporting needs.<br>• Work within NetSuite to process receivables transactions, update customer records, and assist with system-based account maintenance.
We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to contribute to the accuracy and integrity of financial operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with a strong focus on accuracy, analytical judgment, solid technical accounting knowledge, and advanced spreadsheet capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in close activities, reporting, reconciliations, and ongoing support for day-to-day finance processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record accounting activity through well-prepared journal entries and keep general ledger balances current and accurate.<br>• Complete reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to confirm the integrity of balance sheet and related accounts.<br>• Support the production of financial statements and internal reports by organizing data and validating underlying transactions.<br>• Review financial results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research discrepancies to help explain variances.<br>• Participate in month-end and year-end close cycles to ensure deadlines are met and reporting remains reliable.<br>• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation needed for external audits, tax filings, and other compliance-related requests.<br>• Reconcile banking activity, credit card transactions, and other key accounts to maintain accurate records.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial information and assisting with analysis.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools to interpret data, build useful reporting schedules, and improve accounting workflow efficiency.<br>• Partner with management and cross-functional teams to address accounting questions and support broader business needs.