About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This contract role on-site in Melville, LA supports a large, collaborative accounting team. You will focus on accounts receivable tasks, cash application and reconciliations while learning core corporate accounting operations.

• Research and apply incoming customer payments to the appropriate invoices and accounts
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and cash application activities
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and account balances
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding payment and billing questions
• Support high-volume accounting operations while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze and reconcile financial data (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, etc.)
• Partner with accounting team members to support day‑to‑day financial operations

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred
• Internship, administrative, customer service, or office experience within a corporate environment preferred
• Prior Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Accounting experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and/or PivotTables
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an accounting team
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; employment may be contingent on verification checks required by law

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Why Join

• Great opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals
• Gain hands-on experience with invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and cash applications
• Work within a large accounting team and learn from experienced leaders
• Exposure to corporate accounting operations and potential for long-term growth
• Collaborative, business-casual environment

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position. Workplace Type: Fully on-site in Melville, LA (Louisiana).

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour (USD). Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) options; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave provisions. Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.