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Entry Level Accountant

Job in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description We are looking for a driven Entry Level Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. This opportunity is well suited for a recent accounting graduate who wants to develop practical experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities within a detail-focused business environment. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting operations while partnering with experienced team members to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.

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.

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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Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year work experience
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