Robert Half

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Baton Rouge, LA • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Full Time Staffing and Recruiting

We are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a collaborative accounting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting the close process, and delivering timely reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and hands-on experience working with financial systems and spreadsheets.


Responsibilities:

• Record and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and meeting reporting deadlines.

• Prepare financial statements and other reports, and assist leadership with analysis of operating results and financial trends.

• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm proper coding, completeness, and accuracy.

• Track fixed assets and depreciation by maintaining organized schedules and updating records as needed.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring by compiling data and assisting with financial planning activities.

• Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Use Sage Intacct and Excel to manage accounting transactions, generate reports, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounting processes.


We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting the close process, and delivering timely reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and hands-on experience working with financial systems and spreadsheets.


Responsibilities:

• Record and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and meeting reporting deadlines.

• Prepare financial statements and other reports, and assist leadership with analysis of operating results and financial trends.

• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm proper coding, completeness, and accuracy.

• Track fixed assets and depreciation by maintaining organized schedules and updating records as needed.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring by compiling data and assisting with financial planning activities.

• Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Use Sage Intacct and Excel to manage accounting transactions, generate reports, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency within accounting processes.

Full Charge Bookkeeper in Baton Rouge at Robert Half

Typical pay
$45,760–$65,000

For context, most bookkeepers earn between $45,760–$65,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.

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