Accounting Assistant

Unitas Consulting LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitas Consulting LLC in Baton Rouge is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Department with payroll, accounts payable, and routine financial postings. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules, and assist with month-end close while maintaining accurate records.

This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and with other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience in payroll, accounts payable or office bookkeeping preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and accounts payable.
• Prepare routine journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records and schedules.
• Assist with month-end close and regulatory reporting.
• Support audits and examinations with documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and vendor data.
• Provide backup for other accounting functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Accounting Assistant

Department: Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baton Rouge

Description

Exciting news! Unitas is hiring for a client that is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the team. In this role, you will provide transactional and bookkeeping support to the Accounting Department by processing payroll and accounts payable, maintaining financial records, preparing routine reconciliations and journal entries, and completing daily and month-end accounting functions. You’ll be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of assigned work and supporting schedules for review. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves details and wants to learn and grow professionally within our client’s accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll, including reviewing timecards, payroll changes, deductions, and supporting documentation
• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and vendor record maintenance
• Prepare routine journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules for daily and month-end functions
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, accrual, payroll, benefit, and other recurring accounting schedules
• Prepare routine securities transactions, public-fund reconciliations, and related reports and supporting documentation
• Prepare assigned Call Report and other regulatory reporting schedules
• Prepare payroll tax filings and related accounting support for review
• Assist with month-end close by completing reconciliations, recurring entries, and schedules within established deadlines
• Investigate and correct routine discrepancies, and communicate unresolved items for review
• Maintain organized financial records to support audits, examinations, and regulatory reporting
• Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits and examinations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, employee, vendor, and financial information
• Support compliance with internal policies and state and federal regulatory requirements
• Serve as backup for other accounting functions and assist with special projects as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience in accounting, payroll, or office bookkeeping preferred
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and terminology
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions
• Team player who collaborates well with other departments
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting function