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DescriptionIf you have a background in accounting and are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper role that will challenge you this may be a great role for you! Accountemps is looking for a focused candidate to prepare and process financial statements and accounts and manage all general accounting and bookkeeping essential functions. This position will require excellent organizational skills, strong communication tactics, and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Based in Kenner, Louisiana, the Full Charge Bookkeeper role is a long-term temporary-to-full-time opportunity. To get in consideration for this role apply at accountemps.com or email your resume to new.orleans@accountemps.com.Key responsibilities
Following federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements, implementing adherence to requirements, filing reports, and advising management on needed actions
Carefully filing documents to preserve historical records
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; handling collections as needed
Handling bank and general ledger reconciliations, as well as payroll processing
Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules
Ensuring monthly, quarterly and year end close happens accurately and on time
Assembling the trial balance and financial statements, including balance sheet and income and cash flow statements
Supervising tasks of accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers
Requirements
Competence with financial data analysis and report generation that is prompt and accurate
Microsoft Excel experience highly desired
Proficiency in general ledger
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Account Balance experience
Command of Accounts Payable (AP)
Highly organized and self-motivated
3 or more years of experience in the bookkeeping field
High school diploma or similar certification with an AA degree or higher in Accounting or Business recommended
Excel, Quickbooks, and Peachtree experience desired
Previous experience with payroll preferred
Be creative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technical skill sets
A deep understanding of accrual and cash basis of accounting
Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills – helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $20.00 - $21.00 / HourlyLocation: Kenner, LADate Posted: November 13, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 04640-0011258189Staffing Area: Accountemps
