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Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Accountant to join our client's team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This Contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with expertise in federal grant compliance and advanced data analysis. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage administration of grants and contracts, preparing budgets, reviewing grant documentation, and approving requisitions and payment requests.

• Prepare invoices and maintain invoice listing database while following up on outstanding receivables and adhering to specific terms of each grant or contract.

• Perform high-volume data entry and validation tasks with precision and efficiency.

• Apply accounting principles, such as debits and credits.

• Collaborate closely with members from internal and external agencies.

• Provide detailed documentation and financial reports.

• Develop and document procedures to enhance the process.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and cost allocation methodologies.

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.

• Strong experience in general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Previous experience working with grants and grant compliance highly preferred.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple departments.

• Familiarity with federal grant guidelines and compliance requirements is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to support audits by providing comprehensive labor documentation and financial reports.

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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