Staff Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Harahan, LA. The role covers general ledger, AR, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years in accounting, with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivots) and experience with ERP systems. Competitive benefits and standard business hours offered.

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.

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

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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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