Job description
Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity in the transport industry for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in New Orleans, Louisiana. The chosen candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting duties, including maintaining accurate financial records and conducting account analysis. This role requires a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities
• Apply a thorough understanding of GAAP in daily tasks
• Utilize intermediate analytical and accounting skills to maintain financial records
• Use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook or similar programs for data analysis and reporting
• Work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Collaborate closely with others, demonstrating a positive attitude and a willingness to help others
• Represent the team in a professional and positive manner
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral
• Exhibit good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Perform account reconciliation and account analysis tasks as required.

This client has hired many candidates from us they have an incredible base, benefits and bonus potential. Many of our placed candidates have been promoted and are now hiring managers! For extremely confidential consideration, please apply directly or call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

Requirements
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar position
• Degree in Accounting required and CPA candidate preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Demonstrable experience in Account Reconciliation and Account Analysis
• Solid understanding of GAAP Accounting principles and practices
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Superior attention to detail and an affinity for numbers
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality regarding business-related files, reports and conversations
• Willingness to continuously improve and adapt to changing role requirements
• Appropriate certification (e.g. CMA, CPA) is a plus.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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