Full Charge Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage the full bookkeeping cycle with accuracy, strong judgment, and a hands-on approach. The right candidate will bring deep experience across payables, receivables, payroll, and reconciliations while helping maintain reliable financial records and reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee complete bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in an organized manner.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and manage check runs to keep accounts payable current and compliant.
• Monitor incoming payments, issue customer invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy accounts receivable activity.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet items to confirm the accuracy of financial records.
• Administer full-cycle payroll, including timely processing, deduction tracking, and payroll record maintenance.
• Manage electronic billing procedures and coordinate invoice distribution to customers through appropriate systems.
• Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks and generate routine financial information for internal review.
• Assist with month-end close tasks by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and preparing supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience performing full charge bookkeeping duties in a detail-focused business environment.
• Strong hands-on background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and full-cycle payroll processing.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting software on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated experience completing bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and payment processing activities.
• Ability to manage electronic billing, check runs, and detailed financial records with a high level of accuracy.
• Solid understanding of general bookkeeping principles and day-to-day accounting controls.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.

Compensation

$30.00-$32.00 Hourly

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