Staff Accountant Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Staff Accountant position at a growing industrial construction company in Gonzales involves maintaining financial records, supporting various accounting operations, processing customer credit applications, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, assisting in audits, performing journal entries and reconciliations, managing treasury operations, and contributing to accounting initiatives. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, proficiency in Accounts Payable and Receivable, bank reconciliations, General Ledger understanding, Journal Entries experience, and Month End Close capability. To apply, reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager.
Job Description
Description We are working with a growing industrial construction company in Gonzales in search of a Staff Accountant. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining financial records and supporting various accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately and efficiently process customer credit applications
- Ensure financial reports are in compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting standards
- Assist in the preparation for both internal and external audits, maintaining adequate and appropriate documentation
- Timely record necessary closing journal entries and perform end-of-month reconciliations
- Support daily treasury operations, including cash transfers, cash forecasting, and reconciliation, while ensuring all payments are authorized appropriately
- Prepare and review monthly cost reports, perform variance analysis, and pinpoint areas for improvement
- Monitor company expenditures to ensure authorization and coding align with company policies
- Manage monthly inventory close-out procedures, including adjustments for material prices, write-offs, and variances from count
- Contribute to accounting initiatives surrounding reporting, analytics, key metrics, and system and transactional efficiencies. Requirements
- Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar position.
- Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is required.
- The ability to effectively perform bank reconciliations is a must.
- Applicants should have a strong understanding of the General Ledger.
- Experience with Journal Entries is necessary for this role.
- The candidate should be capable of handling Month End Close procedures.
For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
