Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a construction and contractor-focused team in Harahan, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and working in a fast-paced office environment. The position will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while helping maintain organized accounting documentation and reliable account balances.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, assign accurate coding, and prepare payments in line with established accounting procedures.
• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate cash reporting.
• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are entered completely and supporting records are properly organized.
• Assist with routine account reviews and resolve billing or payment issues in coordination with internal staff and external contacts.
• Prepare accounting documentation and reports that support month-end close and daily financial operations.
• Verify invoice details, match records to supporting documentation, and help ensure timely processing of transactions.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting accounting operations in a role involving both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliation processes and the ability to investigate variances accurately.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks for transaction entry, record maintenance, and account review.
• Ability to code invoices correctly and manage detailed financial information with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal team members.

Compensation

$22.00-$24.00 Hourly

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