Staff Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Harahan, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger management, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and progressive experience).
• 2+ years of general accounting, AR, or general ledger experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting/ERP software systems.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and discrepancy-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Maintain accurate financial records by supporting general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end closing procedures.
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee AR functions, customer invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Reconciliations & Discrepancies: Prepare and audit balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve financial discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities while ensuring full compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting procedures and assist in developing improved controls and workflows for the organization.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Discrepancy resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Harahan, LA 70123

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $28.00 / hour

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Harahan, LA. In this role, you will maintain accurate financial records and support core accounting operations across general ledger management, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing activities while ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Maintain accurate financial records by supporting general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end closing procedures.

• Accounts Receivable: Oversee AR functions, customer invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.

• Reconciliations & Discrepancies: Prepare and audit balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve financial discrepancies promptly.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities while ensuring full compliance with accounting policies and standards.

• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting procedures and assist in developing improved controls and workflows for the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $26.00 – $28.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

• Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and progressive experience).

• 2+ years of general accounting, AR, or general ledger experience.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting/ERP software systems.

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and discrepancy-resolution skills.

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