Bookkeeper​/Accounting Specialist -onsite in Franklinton, LA

6941162

Location:

Franklinton,LA, US

Date Posted: 10-05-2026

Mid Level

$24 - $29 per hour

Accounts Payable (approx. 60%)

• 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.

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.

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