About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Accounting Assistant opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accounting AssistantWe are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations in a detail-oriented services environment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a blend of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation tasks. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely invoice processing, and dependable administrative support across accounting activities.Responsibilities:• Process incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign appropriate coding before submission for payment.• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records to help ensure timely transactions and accurate financial tracking.• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to support balanced and reliable financial reporting.• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policy guidelines and vendor requirements.• Organize and maintain vendor files, agreements, and account records so information is current and easy to retrieve.• Receive, log, and manage financial and operational documents, ensuring recorded information is properly filed and tracked.• Prepare and update spreadsheets, reports, and supporting records using Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.• Provide day-to-day operations support to the accounting team, including assistance with documentation and financial record maintenance.
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70801, US
Who can apply
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