Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

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, invoicing, data entry and cash allocation along with a strong understanding of accounting principles, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at  to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!