Accounting Assistant
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys • Baton Rouge, LA • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Our Accounting team is looking for its next rockstar to join the team! Must love numbers!
We’re hiring an Accounting Assistant who will be responsible for administrative accounting functions and filling in for other employees/sections when short-staffed.
Role and Responsibilities:
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Final review/audit of AP check-run w backup docs after printed - before releasing checks
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Weekly Review of AP entries/coding for data integrity
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Daily Operating Deposits
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Ensure Trust account is in compliance with proper guidelines - 3-way match
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Create/Approve weekly Operating Check Run List
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Upload Media Audit invoices from media buyers monthly
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Daily Bank Sweeps - CLOC, Operating, SFA, Trust Repo etc
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Monthly Bank Transactions: Analysis Fees, Interest, etc
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Scanning, filing, re-naming, & saving backup to the appropriate vendor files in the system
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Help out other accounting sections as needed
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Learning all the positions and being backup for everyone in the acctg dept when staff is out of office/PTO, etc.
If you’re organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you!
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred, though equivalent experience in a high-volume accounting environment may be considered in place of a degree.
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2+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
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Considered an intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel, including a working knowledge of functions such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
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Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data and confidential information.
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Excels at managing multiple priorities, meeting daily deadlines, and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.
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Takes initiative, is eager to learn, and approaches new responsibilities with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
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Maintains confidentiality, demonstrates dependability, and consistently produces accurate, high-quality work.
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Brings a positive attitude, collaborates effectively with colleagues, and contributes to a supportive and productive team environment.
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Proficiency with office software, including Outlook, Excel, and Foxit PDF.
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Proficiency with 10-key (adding calculator).
Check Out Our Perks!
Career Development: Build a strong foundation in accounting while gaining valuable experience within a growing and established law firm.
Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values accountability, continuous learning, and working together to achieve shared success.
Growth Opportunity: Develop your skills in a high-volume accounting environment with opportunities to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, financial protection plans, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid time off, early dismissal days, flexible start times, and up to six weeks of fully paid maternity leave to support work-life balance.
Employee Experience: Participate in employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, team-building events, community service opportunities, and employee discount programs.
Compensation: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $44,000–$57,000 per year (median ~$50,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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