Accounting Assistant

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a construction and contractor-focused team in Harahan, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and working in a fast-paced office environment. The position will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while helping maintain organized accounting documentation and reliable account balances.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, assign accurate coding, and prepare payments in line with established accounting procedures.
• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate cash reporting.
• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are entered completely and supporting records ...