Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff or Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a transport organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process incoming invoices with accurate account coding and proper documentation.

• Support weekly payment activities by preparing items for disbursement and helping ensure timely check runs.

• Gather employee expense submissions, verify coding accuracy, and coordinate follow-up on missing or incomplete information.

• Maintain organized financial records and update accounting documentation to support daily operations and reporting needs.

• Prepare journal entries each month and ensure supporting schedules are complete and accurate.

• Contribute to the month-end close by assisting with financial statement preparation and related closing tasks.

• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Assist with annual audit readiness by compiling requested materials, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing exceptions.

• Provide support for tax-related filings, including federal, state, local, and other required returns as needed.

• Perform additional accounting assignments to help the team meet operational and reporting deadlines.

Our client wants to interview immediately so if you have an accounting degree and 3 years of corporate accountin or 1 year of public accounting audit experience, please apply and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or comparable corporate accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a business environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working across teams and responding to requests.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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