Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Jefferson, LA • 4d ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the Jefferson, Louisiana location. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with billing, cash application, and account research while using accounting systems to keep transactions organized and up to date. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly across routine financial processes.

Responsibilities:

Manage monthly invoicing activities and help ensure customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.

Review financial entries, supporting records, and coded transactions to confirm correctness, completeness, and proper account assignment.

Investigate incoming cash receipts and record payments accurately within the accounting system, including Great Plains and related tools.

Identify unapplied or unmatched payments, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding cash posting issues promptly.

Use business software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Word to maintain records, analyze account activity, and complete daily accounting tasks.

Monitor receivables activity by supporting collections follow-up, payment tracking, and aging-related account review.

Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance team.

Our client is growing and has excellent tenure among their team and a great reputation for taking care of their employees. If you have 3+ years of hands on billing, inovicing, data entry and cash allocation along with a strong understanding of accounting principles, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent with at least four years of relevant experience, or a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, or a closely related accounting function.

Working knowledge of core accounting principles and the ability to apply them in day-to-day transactional work.

Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling internal coordination and payment-related inquiries.

Effective organizational and planning abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to learn new systems quickly; experience with Dynamics or Great Plains is preferred.

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.

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