Accounting Specialist

We are looking for a dependable Accounting Specialist to help keep daily financial operations accurate, organized, and on schedule in Youngsville, Louisiana. This role supports core accounting activities across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work while ensuring records are properly maintained. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:
• Manage vendor invoices and coordinate timely payment processing while ensuring entries are recorded correctly in the accounting system.
• Support customer billing activities, apply incoming payments, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.
• Review financial transactions, prepare journal entries, and assist with ongoing maintenance of general ledger accounts.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and selected balance sheet accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve variances.
• Investigate discrepancies in accounting records and work with internal contacts to correct issues promptly.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close tasks by organizing data, preparing supporting schedules, and updating account records.
• Maintain vendor files, tax documentation, and compliance-related records, including support for annual 1099 processing.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, employee expense review, and reconciliation of company card activity.
• Produce routine reports and spreadsheets, organize accounting files, and provide documentation for leadership, auditors, and external accounting partners.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or an accounting support role. Ideally in the oil & gas industry.

• Working knowledge of core accounting principles and standard financial recordkeeping practices.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger support.

• Proficiency with data entry and invoice processing in an accounting environment.

• Experience using Sage accounting software and familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743. Thank you!

Compensation

$50,000.00-$55,000.00 Yearly

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