Bookkeeper Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Description Robert Half has an opportunity for a Bookkeeper with our client in New Orleans, Louisiana. The job function lies in the industry of finance and accounting, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and verifying financial transactions. You will be working in a collaborative environment, dealing with financial data and records. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing a system for financial transactions, including the creation of a chart of accounts and defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Verifying, allocating, and posting transactions to maintain accounts
• Ensuring the accuracy of accounts by reconciling entries
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring its balance
• Filing documents to maintain quality historical records
• Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information to prepare financial reports
• Reviewing payments received, crafting Accounts Receivable invoices, and recording deposits
• Utilizing skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, Payroll, and QuickBooks to perform duties effectively Requirements
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
• Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Ability to conduct Bank Reconciliations
• Solid understanding of Bookkeeping principles
• Strong Data Entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Month End Close processes
• Knowledge of Payroll systems and procedures
• Proficiency in QuickBooks software Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers.

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