Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting the close process, and delivering timely reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and hands-on experience working with financial systems and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Prepare financial statements and other reports, and assist leadership with analysis of operating results and financial trends.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm proper coding, completeness, and accuracy.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation by maintaining organized schedules and updating records as needed.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring by compiling data and assisting with financial planning activities.
• Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Use Sage Intacct and Excel to manage accounting transactions, generate reports, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounting processes.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a business environment.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience using Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software for day-to-day financial operations.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational ability, and follow-through when managing multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a practical, problem-solving approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Payroll processing experience, including bi-monthly payroll exposure, is preferred.

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.