Bookkeeper​/Accounting Specialist -onsite in Franklinton, LA

$24 - $29 per hour | Franklinton, LA | On-site | Permanent

A growing, reputable, privately held financial services organization with strong roots in Louisiana

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Package — Employer pays 85% of employee health insurance premium.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established local company.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

Jobot is partnering with a fantastic organization to fill a Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist position with their operations team.

• Manage the full AP cycle: invoice receipt, coding, data entry, approval routing, payment processing, and vendor follow-up
• Process and audit employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance
• Prepare and complete reconciliations, including vendor statements, AP sub-ledger to GL, and bank and credit card accounts
• Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation
• Code and allocate transactions correctly across the company's branch locations and subsidiary entities
• Resolve vendor inquiries and invoice discrepancies promptly and professionally

• Support the Controller during the month-end close, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute AP reports such as aging, accruals, and open-invoice reports
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis, and respond to Controller requests for supporting detail
• Help ensure timely, accurate closes across multiple entities

• Provide general accounting administrative support to the Controller and accounting team
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc reporting
• Help with audit requests, filing, and document retention
• Support internal controls and maintain organized, audit-ready records

• 2+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Familiarity with ERP accounting systems
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliation practices
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Multi-entity accounting experience
• Experience with AP reporting and month-end close support
• Experience with financial reporting
• Experience in financial services, lending, or a multi-location business

Education:

Relevant experience is valued over formal education. An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is a plus but not required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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