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Entry Level Accountant
Job in
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, USA
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Robert Half
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities:
- Support routine accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger processes to help maintain accurate financial records.
- Create and record journal entries with appropriate backup documentation and attention to accounting accuracy.
- Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing data, and assisting with account analysis.
- Help compile financial statements, internal reports, and other recurring summaries for management review.
- Examine financial information for inconsistencies and work with team members to clarify or correct discrepancies.
- Maintain organized accounting files, spreadsheets, and system records to support reporting, audit readiness, and compliance needs.
- Assist with expense report review, audit support materials, tax-related schedules, budgeting support, and other assigned accounting projects. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
- 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internship or part-time experience, is acceptable.
- Working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and standard financial reporting practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for preparing schedules, tracking data, and performing basic analysis.
- Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Quick Books, Sage, Net Suite, or similar software is preferred.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and careful attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at . Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.
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Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year
work experience
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