Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Entry Level Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. This opportunity is well suited for a recent accounting graduate who wants to develop practical experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities within a detail-focused business environment. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting operations while partnering with experienced team members to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Support routine accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger processes to help maintain accurate financial records.
• Create and record journal entries with appropriate backup documentation and attention to accounting accuracy.
• Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing data, and assisting with account analysis.
• Help compile financial statements, internal reports, and other recurring summaries for management review.
• Examine financial information for inconsistencies and work with team members to clarify or correct discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting files, spreadsheets, and system records to support reporting, audit readiness, and compliance needs.
• Assist with expense report review, audit support materials, tax-related schedules, budgeting support, and other assigned accounting projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• 0–2 years of accounting experience, including internship or part-time experience, is acceptable.

• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and standard financial reporting practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for preparing schedules, tracking data, and performing basic analysis.

• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar software is preferred.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and careful attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at 504-264-5922. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.

Job Tags

Part time, Internship

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