Accounting Assistant: Growth & Compliance Support

VPG Enterprise; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

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 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