Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on cash activity, payables, receivables, and payroll coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, clear communication skills, and the dependability to manage multiple financial tasks accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts and review statement activity to ensure cash records are accurate and up to date.

• Process vendor invoices and maintain accounts payable records with careful attention to timing and accuracy.

• Monitor incoming payments, record customer receipts in QuickBooks, and keep accounts receivable balances current.

• Confirm that deposited funds have cleared into company bank accounts and investigate any discrepancies.

• Perform occasional bank-related errands and support other cash management activities as needed.

• Coordinate payroll-related tasks with an external payroll provider to help ensure timely and accurate processing for approximately 200 employees.

• Assist with general accounting work, including journal entries, general ledger support, and other routine financial activities.

• Contribute to daily accounting operations by helping maintain organized records and supporting month-to-month financial processes.

• At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience in a detail-focused business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles, including general ledger activity, payables, receivables, and journal entries.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciling, and analyzing financial data.
• Experience using QuickBooks; familiarity with QuickBooks Desktop is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working across teams and with external partners.
• Proven reliability, sound judgment, and the ability to manage responsibilities with consistent accuracy.