Temporary Staff Accountant
PCG · pcgrecruit.com
Metairie, LutcherLead / ManagerTemporary
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The job in short
Staff accounting.
AccountingAuditTaxInsurance
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Metairie, LA
- Role
- Accountant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Summary:
You will participate and assist in the management of the day-to-day accounting operations of our privately owned business. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day corporate accounting duties, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end close. You will work alongside experienced accountants and management personnel, while playing a key role in the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain accuracy of financial records
• Process and verify accuracy of A/R billing data and partner with operations team to resolve any errors
• Participate in monthly A/R Collections Cycle
• Ensure bank reconciliations completion and assist staff with discrepancy resolution
• Maintain and file supporting documentation
• Partner with Accounting Manager on the month-end close process (journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, etc.)
• Ensure vendor billing accuracy prior to final approval process
• Track and approve overhead bills (Health Plan, Insurance, Leases, and others)
• Participate in weekly treasury tasks
• Review and identify discrepancies in P&L reports
• Identify and recognize profitability trends for designated regions
• Understand, follow, and maintain internal controls
• Assist with preparation of Financial Statements
• Participate in quarterly sales tax filings
• Participate in year-end closing procedures
• Participate in year-end external audit
• Participate in yearly budgeting and forecasting
• Participate in research and aid in resolution to any discrepancies identified during monthly reconciliations
• Review, verify, and issue A/R credit memos
Qualifications/Skills:
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Excel is a must) and Adobe
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage 100 a plus)
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field
• Three plus years of experience in accounting/finance