About this role
Accounting Assistant
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for a contract position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, reconciliations, and administrative accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and dependable support across core accounting functions.
Responsibilities
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Manage incoming invoices by reviewing, coding, and preparing them for accurate entry and payment processing.
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Support accounts receivable activities by tracking incoming payments, maintaining records, and helping resolve billing discrepancies.
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Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and up to date.
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Maintain vendor documentation and accounting files, ensuring records are organized and compliant with internal standards.
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Process routine financial and administrative paperwork related to accounting transactions and department operations.
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Assist with payroll support activities using ADP and help verify payroll-related information when needed.
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Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, update tracking logs, and prepare basic reports for the accounting team.
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Help identify and correct inconsistencies in account records by reviewing transactions and supporting reconciliation efforts.
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Experience supporting accounting operations with exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
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Working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, and financial record maintenance.
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Ability to complete bank reconciliations and investigate account variances with strong attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
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Familiarity with vendor file management and processing routine accounting documentation.
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Experience using ADP for payroll-related tasks or supporting payroll administration.
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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onsite
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Temporary / Contract
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20 - 22 USD / Hourly