Bookkeeper

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who can keep financial records accurate, support day-to-day accounting activity, and contribute to reliable reporting for the business. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment with financial data, and hands-on experience managing core bookkeeping functions.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a structured bookkeeping framework, including account organization and practical financial recordkeeping procedures.
• Review daily financial activity, assign transactions correctly, and post entries with a high level of accuracy.
• Reconcile account balances regularly to identify discrepancies and keep records aligned.
• Manage the general ledger by updating entries and ensuring balances remain current and accurate.
• Preserve organized financial documentation to support reporting, audits, and historical record retention.
• Compile financial information and prepare clear reports by analyzing and summarizing account activity.
• Generate customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits in a timely manner.
• Support accounting operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and audit preparation as needed. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a bookkeeping or closely related accounting role.
• Hands-on experience working with accounting software in a business environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ability to complete bank reconciliations and maintain precise financial records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize documents and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with audit support processes and financial reporting fundamentals.

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