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Entry Level Accountant

Robert Half

Covington, LA 70433 • $55,000 to $70,000 / yr • 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is expanding their team due to growth for an entry level Staff Accountant to join this well-tenured group in a very stable company.The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of accounts payabale and financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the department head to understand and ensure accuracy of all Accounts Payable and financial reporting activity
  • Assist in preparation and distribution of financial statements
  • Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting
  • 0 - 2 years' experience in accounting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Our client is interviewing immediately and hopes to hire before the end of the month.If you have a 4-year accounting degree, a strong internship or some public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this is a great role on the Northshore!Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis to discuss it at .Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Up to 2 years of accounting experience, including internships or entry-level exposure; oil and gas experience is helpful but not required.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles under GAAP and comfort handling transactional financial data with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as lookups, pivot tables, and spreadsheet-based reconciliation work.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger support.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines during monthly close and other reporting cycles.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance and operations teams.
• Analytical mindset, sound problem-solving ability, and a detail-oriented approach to handling sensitive financial information.