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Robert Half Accounting Clerk in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description
We are offering a short-term contract to full time Accounting Clerk position with our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As an Accounting Clerk, you will be a vital part of our team, handling various accounting and administrative duties. This role involves managing Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), supporting general accounting processes, and ensuring accurate and efficient data entry.
Responsibilities:
• Conducting thorough account reconciliation tasks to maintain accurate financial records
• Processing and filing vendor invoices as part of accounts payable support
• Assisting in the management of Accounts Receivable by processing daily invoices and credits, applying cash receipts, and contributing to collection of overdue balances
• Engaging in general accounting support activities including helping with General Ledger account reconciliation and month-end closing processes
• Correcting and revising transaction documents as needed, which may involve modifications to other documents or entries
• Classifying expenditure codes and accounting codes as part of document coding tasks
• Utilizing multiple sources to prepare financial statements and reports
• Manually or electronically posting financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers
• Checking all possible sources of disagreement to reconcile discrepancies, reconstructing probable actions, and preparing correction documents as required
• Assisting in budgetary control by keeping an eye on budgets and initiating or verifying adjustments and transfers
• Participating in special projects and performing other related duties as assigned
Requirements
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is necessary
• Demonstrable experience with Accounts Payable (AP) is required
• Must be adept in handling Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Capability in Billing is essential
• Proficient in Data Entry tasks
• Must be skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Oracle software is preferable
• Experience with QuickBooks is a significant advantage
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