Accountant II Position Available In Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accountant II in Hammond, Louisiana. Responsibilities include addressing customer inquiries, conducting general ledger tasks, bank reconciliations, and utilizing ERP software. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, along with advanced Excel proficiency and experience in account reconciliation. Robert Half is hiring for this position.
Job Description
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity in the accounting industry, based in Hammond, Louisiana, 70403, United States. The role of an Accountant II is available, where you will be expected to perform detailed accounting tasks and assist Controller with ad hoc projects. You will report directly to the Controller. This is a hybrid role; mainly on-site.
Responsibilities:
- Addressing and resolving customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Conducting general ledger tasks and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
- Performing bank reconciliations and journal entries
- Handling month-end close tasks and month-end journal entries
- Utilizing Microsoft Excel for data analysis, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Operating accounting ERP software such as NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various tasks. Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is highly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory
- Experience in performing Account Reconciliation is needed
- Proficiency in Balance Sheet Reconciliation is essential
- Ability to perform Bank Reconciliations is necessary
- Familiarity with General Ledger management is required
- Experience in preparing Journal Entries is a must
- Knowledge of Month End Close procedures is needed
- Proficiency in using large ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc) is required
- Ability to prepare Month-end Journal Entries is mandatory 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) .
