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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
New Orleans, LA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract to permanent capacity. This role is suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong documentation practices. The position supports daily accounting operations, grant-related financial tracking, and budget oversight in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and reconciling financial activity to ensure accurate reporting.
- Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting records, and help keep disbursements timely and organized.
- Prepare and issue billing entries while monitoring payment activity and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate outstanding items to maintain clean cash records.
- Use Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, and support routine accounting workflows.
- Assist with federal grant accounting by tracking funding activity, organizing required records, and supporting compliance expectations.
- Compile and maintain documentation for audits, reporting needs, and internal financial reviews.
- Contribute to budget management efforts by updating financial schedules, comparing actuals to plan, and highlighting variances.
- Support accounting-related process updates or operational changes when needed, including documentation tied to financial systems or workflows. Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, accounts payable, billing, and bank reconciliation processes.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online in an accounting environment.
- Background supporting federal grant accounting, funding administration, or compliance-related financial documentation.
- Ability to prepare and maintain clear, audit-ready records with strong attention to detail.
- Experience assisting with budget tracking, variance review, and ongoing financial support activities.