Staff Accountant - AR & GL, Month-End Expert

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

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.