Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Kenner, LA • 1d ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Kenner, Louisiana. In this position, you will play a critical role in managing journal entries, financial reconciliations, and month-end closings. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will contribute to the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and compliance reporting. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts, including cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.

Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement analysis to support management reporting.

Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, ensuring accurate financial documentation.

Maintain and update the fixed asset ledger, including depreciation schedules and reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures while adhering to regulatory standards.

Manage intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliations.

Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Produce financial statements, cash flow projections, and budget reports.

Participate in department initiatives and handle ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Analyze financial data and present it in clear, actionable formats for stakeholders.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, with a strong foundation in general ledger and journal entries.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office programs is essential.

Familiarity with accounting software such as NetSuite or Blackline is advantageous.

Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Demonstrated organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines.

Experience with corporate tax returns, sales tax, weekly payroll, and accounts payable processes is a plus.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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.

Similar Jobs

Commercial RE Loan Specialist

First Horizon Bank • New Orleans, LA • 15h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Location: This position can be located on site in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, Birmingham, AL, Orlando, FL, or New Orleans, LA At First Horizon Bank Operations, we are on a mission...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Car Sales Finance Manager

The Hertz Corporation • Harvey, LA • 23h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Hertz Car Sales is one of the fastest growing dealer groups in the country. Our rapid growth is fueled by large volume selling of the Hertz fleet creating an amazing opportunity for the right individual. If you are tired...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Metairie, LA • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who excels at...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Financial Services Field Marketing Strategist, Assistant Director

EY • New Orleans, LA • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Location: Chicago, Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Nashville, Saint Louis, New Orleans At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succ...

2d ago

Go to Apply

State Income Tax --Senior--Open Location

EY • New Orleans, LA • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY...

2d ago

Go to Apply

State Income Tax--Manager--Open Location

EY • New Orleans, LA • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

2d ago

Go to Apply

Tax Sr. Manager - Private Wealth

Deloitte • New Orleans, LA • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Are you a leader and strategic thinker with extensive first-hand knowledge across multiple areas of taxation? Do you excel at delivering compliance and consulting services to individual clients and their trusts, estates,...

2d ago

Go to Apply

2025-2026 Finance Associate

Crescent City Schools • New Orleans, LA • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

The Finance Associate is Responsible For: Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and strategic direction of Crescent City Schools Assisting with the creation and submission of grant reimbursemen...

1w ago

Go to Apply

SAP - Finance - Senior Manager - Tech Consulting -Open Location

EY • New Orleans, LA • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

1w ago

Go to Apply

LN Venues, Finance Manager - HOB New Orleans

Live Nation • New Orleans, LA • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticke...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.