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We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for our team in Kenner, Louisiana. This role will oversee key areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close activities, and banking support while strengthening accounting procedures and controls. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial processes.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounts payable activities by monitoring outstanding payables, examining freight-related billing, and providing backup support to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Direct accounts receivable operations through review of daily billing activity, tracking of receivable balances, and follow-up on overdue customer accounts.
• Lead month-end close tasks by completing and reviewing account reconciliations, posting journal entries, and assembling recurring financial reports.
• Analyze financial results by reviewing statements, investigating account fluctuations, and evaluating customer profitability trends.
• Support daily treasury functions by preparing cash activity summaries, recording bank-related entries, coordinating account transfers, and reconciling bank balances.
• Review inventory-related reconciliations to confirm accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up.
• Prepare and file applicable state tax information in accordance with reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures to improve consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage customer pricing updates and ensure supporting records remain accurate within accounting processes.
Our client is a well-established family owned business that has 2 long term team members retiring next year. If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you with a company that truly cares about their employees! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
• 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger activities and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with both accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliation review.
• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of account variances.
• Ability to prepare reports, interpret financial data, and identify issues affecting accuracy or performance.
• Experience supporting banking activities such as cash reporting, transfers, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
