Senior Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support project financial operations for a growing design-focused organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role partners with project leaders and the accounting team to oversee billing accuracy, financial reporting, and receivables activity across multiple engagements. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial records organized and accurate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Create and distribute client invoices in a timely manner, ensuring charges reflect contract terms, project progress, and approved billing schedules.
• Partner with project leaders to monitor budgets, shape fee plans, review timelines, and contribute to financial projections for active work.
• Establish and maintain complete project financial records in BST11, with close attention to data accuracy and documentation quality.
• Track outstanding receivables, follow up on open balances, and keep aging reports current to support healthy cash flow.
• Review, calculate, and process consultant payments after confirming contract compliance, required approvals, and completed deliverables.
• Balance competing deadlines across several projects while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and dependable follow-through.
• Work closely with internal accounting staff, project teams, consultants, and clients to resolve billing questions and improve consistency in financial processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a project-driven or services environment.

• Hands-on knowledge of month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and supporting accurate financial reporting.

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team setting.

For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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