Accounting and Payroll Assistant

Core Wise's client is a well established commercial electrical contractor based in Baton Rouge with over 40 years of experience serving businesses across the region. The company has built a reputation on reliability and technical expertise across a broad range of electrical services, including commercial construction and renovations, service calls, project estimating, and lighting and controls work. With four decades in business, the company has developed deep roots in the local commercial and construction community and continues to grow its project base while maintaining the hands on, service driven culture that has defined it since the beginning.

We are seeking an Accounting & Payroll Assistant to support the day to day financial operations of the business. This position is open to candidates with some accounting or bookkeeping experience, whether gained through a degree, coursework, an internship, or on the job experience. The Accounting & Payroll Assistant will process billing, support payroll, and take ownership of corporate tax filings and monthly sales tax submissions.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who is detail oriented, dependable, and seeking opportunities to grow into more advanced accounting roles.

• Process customer billing and invoicing accurately and on schedule
• Support payroll processing, including reviewing time records and ensuring accurate, on time pay
• Own preparation and filing of corporate taxes and monthly sales tax submissions
• Apply foundational accounting principles to maintain accurate financial records, including reconciliations and general ledger support
• Assist with month end close tasks as needed
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams on billing and payment questions
• Maintain organized, audit ready documentation for accounting and tax records

• High school diploma required
• Some accounting or bookkeeping experience required from either a degree, coursework, internship, or on-the-job experience.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting processes and principles
• Comfort working with numbers, spreadsheets, and basic accounting or payroll software
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Dental and Vision coverage available
• Short term & Long term disability coverage available