Job Opening: Jr. Accountant
Description
Westaff is recruiting for a FUN and FAST growing start up agency in South Baton Rouge.
Seeking experienced Jr. Accountant for a Direct Hire opportunity. Salary is $70-75K to start. GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
About the Role
Seeking a hands-on Junior Accountant to support and scale accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants exposure beyond traditional accounting tasks. You’ll help keep the books clean, support month-end close, and improve processes as we grow.
Details:
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries
• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliations
• Prepare internal financial reports and schedules
• Track expenses and support cash flow monitoring
• Help build and improve accounting processes and controls
• Work closely with founders and cross-functional teams
Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of accounting experience (startup or small company strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of GAAP fundamentals
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online)
• Strong Excel skills
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
Startup Mindset:
• Comfortable with evolving processes
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented
Apply today!
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