Accounting Assistant

VPG Enterprise

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks

13 holidays

401k matching 4%

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental benefit options

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Job summary

VPG Enterprise is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant in New Orleans to support the financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate records and timely processing of transactions. You will help synchronize accounting systems and contribute to cost tracking, billing, and financial statements.

The role involves month-end close support, journal entries, and reconciling balances across QuickBooks Desktop, Procore, and Yardi, with opportunities for advancement in a dynamic, growing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop required.
Procore and Yardi experience preferred.
Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Staff Accountant with day-to-day accounting tasks.
Update WIP schedule and reflect changes in systems.
Process weekly/monthly AR, WIP, unpaid bills, cash health reporting.
Provide backup during peak workloads, audits, or compliance cycles.
Ensure invoice workflows meet compliance standards and QA checks.
Process vendor payments and approve workflows.
Create and route purchase orders and verify insurance documentation.
Collaborate with operations to approve pay applications.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

System reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

QuickBooks Desktop experience

Procore/Yardi experience preferred

AP/AR experience preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Procore

Yardi

GC Pay

Job description

VPG is looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant!

We offer two weeks of PTO, 13 company-paid holidays, up to 4% 401k matching, employee assistance program, health, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental benefit options (cancer, accident, critical illness, STD & LTD), and well as 100% employer-paid life insurance. We are a dynamic & growing company with opportunities for advancement!

As an Accounting Assistant, you support the financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and proper synchronization between accounting systems. You play a critical role in supporting compliance, financial reporting, project visibility, and operational decision-making across the company. Your work enhances the accuracy of cost tracking, billings, and financial statements, contributing directly to company success.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES:

Support the Staff Accountant with day-to-day accounting tasks, month-end requirements, and special projects
Update the Work In Progress (WIP) schedule and ensure changes are correctly reflected in accounting systems
Process weekly or monthly reports including AR updates, WIP reports, unpaid bills, cash health reporting, and budget status summaries
Provide backup during peak workloads, audits, or compliance cycles
Ensure invoice workflows follow compliance standards, including GC Pay approvals and Procore reconciliation prior to syncing with QuickBooks Desktop
Process vendor payments through structured check runs, ensuring approval verification, document filing, and vendor compliance
Create and route purchase orders, track approvals, and confirm compliance documentation such as insurance coverage
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure timely pay application approvals and documentation
Record owner payments, update cash-receipt logs, and reconcile deposits into QuickBooks Desktop
Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, internal spreadsheets, and recurring payables
Track recurring entries, including insurance premiums, payroll allocations, loan interest, debt service entries, and 401k contributions
Manage paying monthly utility bills for VPGH as needed
Monitor variations between Procore budgets and QuickBooks Desktop, identifying discrepancies and assisting in corrections
Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries, validating account balances, and submitting workpapers to the CPA
Confirm Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accuracy prior to finalizing month-end financials
Manage document requests for insurance audits, annual reviews, and external financial review processes
Maintain accuracy of accounting entries across Procore, GC Pay, and QuickBooks Desktop
Monitor syncing issues or data exceptions between platforms and escalate concerns when necessary
Maintain organized financial documentation aligned to company standards and audit requirements
Generate internal financial reports and upload documentation to dashboards including the Cash Health Tracker tool
All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Strong attention to numerical accuracy and document quality
Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
Ability to work with multiple interconnected systems and identify discrepancies
Proficiency with Excel formulas, formatting, and financial reconciliation
Effective communication skills with accounting, operations, leadership, and external partners
Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple requests
Ability to remain highly organized with sensitive financial documentation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance required
Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Desktop required
Prior experience working with Procore, Yardi or property management/construction-related systems is preferred
Previous experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable roles strongly preferred

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