Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will support day-to-day financial operations by keeping records accurate, organized, and up to date across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on bookkeeping experience, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to produce reliable financial information for business decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain an organized bookkeeping framework, including account structures and consistent financial recordkeeping practices.
• Review daily financial activity, assign transactions to the correct accounts, and enter postings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile account balances regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure records align with supporting documentation.
• Oversee the general ledger by keeping entries current, balanced, and properly classified.
• Preserve audit-ready financial documentation through systematic filing and record retention practices.
• Compile and prepare financial reports by gathering account data, evaluating results, and summarizing key figures.
• Create customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits to support accurate accounts receivable management.
• Assist with accounts payable and other routine bookkeeping tasks as needed to support overall accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or closely related accounting duties.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Experience using accounting software to manage transactions, reporting, and financial records.
• Strong understanding of general ledger maintenance and account reconciliation practices.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in handling financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Compensation

$21.00-$23.00 Hourly

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