Accounting Assistant

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Assistant to join our team in Lafayette, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to contribute to various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations. If you are detail-oriented and proficient in QuickBooks, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable processes, including verifying and coding invoices accurately.

• Handle accounts receivable tasks, such as monitoring and recording incoming payments.

• Perform detailed bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Utilize QuickBooks to maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities with timeliness and precision.

• Assist with tracking and reporting financial data to support decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and enhance efficiency in accounting operations.

• Conduct regular audits of financial documents to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Communicate with vendors and clients to address payment-related inquiries and issues.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Proficiency in performing bank reconciliations with attention to detail.

• Advanced skills in QuickBooks for managing financial records.

• Ability to accurately code invoices and ensure proper documentation.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and external parties.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. Apply today!

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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