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Robert Half Accounts Payable Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description
If you want to work for an innovative company, Robert Half has an opportunity for you as a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist. This position will challenge your skills as your juggle multiple components. To succeed in this A/P role, you will need to prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, sales and use tax reconciliations and high volume payables processing. If you can perform internal reporting during the monthly close, participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes, you will succeed in this role. Located in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, this position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. If you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a talent for creating Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets, you will thrive in this role.
What you get to do every day
Manage Accounts Payable and Sales and Use Tax processes
Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request
Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
If you thrive in high-volume accounts payable team-oriented atmosphere, this could be a great career for you! Please apply directly or call Carrie Lewis, CPA 504-383-0612
Requirements
Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
Skilled with ERP systems
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
Great attention to detail
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel
Strong familiarity with account reconciliation
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