Staff Accountant - Salaried Professional Service

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionAccountemps - Salaried Professional Service (SPS) is seeking a Staff Accountant for a cutting edge client of ours in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing journal entries, performing account analysis and reconciliation, posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals and assisting with initial internal control evaluations. Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze complex problems, identify potential solutions and apply sound decision-making.The Salaried Professional Service is a UNIQUE position to work as a salaried employee deployed with our top clients for mission-critical projects such as system implementations, mergers and acquisitions, and year-end projects. These constantly-changing projects help keep the job exciting and keep you increasing your accounting skills.If interested in hearing more, please submit your resume to Chad.Cavalier@accountemps.com for immediate consideration!Responsibilities:

• Perform account analysis and reconciliation
• Review general ledger
• Solid GAAP knowledge
• Post monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Month End CloseRequirements
  • 3+ years prior experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software is a MUST
  • CPA preferredAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 / HourlyLocation: New Orleans, LADate Posted: January 24, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 04640-9502421551Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance

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