Accountant Jobs in Donaldsonville, LA

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Grants Accountant

  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 15 hours ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to the general ledger and provide various financial reports when requested....

Accountant 4

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR An...

Accountant 1 -3

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Accountant 1 -3 Salary $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 210027 Department LA State Board-Nursing Opening Date 07/02/2025 Closing Date 7/12/2025 11...

Accountant 4

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Direct supervision of work is received from the Accountant Manager responsible for Budget, Payable, and Reporting. Overall supervision is received from the Accountant Administrator....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 2 days ago

**About the Role:** Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team....

Accountant Supervisor 2

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago

degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR An...

Restricted Funds Accountant

  • Gonzales, LA (9 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA (9 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Restricted Funds Accountant Print ( Apply Restricted Funds Accountant Salary $53,827.00 - $70,805.00 Annually Location Gonzales, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 209922 Department River Parishes...

Accountant Supervisor 2

  • Baton Rouge, LA (23 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (23 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago

The maximum salary for the Accountant Supervisor 2 is $110,531 annually....

Accountant 1, 2, Or 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 3 days ago

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level: Accountant 1 has an SER of $21.63 per hour. Accountant 2 has an SER of $23.14 per hour. Accountant 3 has an SER of $26.50 per hour....

Accountant - Services

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 4 days ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Budget Analyst 4

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 4 days ago

BUDGET ANALYST 4 Salary $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OFSS 063025 ERG Department Division of Administration Division Office of Finance and...

Senior Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities Primary Duties Oversee daily accounting operations in accordance with GAAP and internal policies Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations...

OMF Revenue Analyst 2

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before...

Project Accountant - Baton Rouge, LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 10 days ago

Keywords: project accountant, accounting...

Senior Accountant

  • Central, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Central, LA (24 miles from Donaldsonville, LA)
  • 12 days ago

For full position details, please click the job description: Senior Accountant....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Donaldsonville, LA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Donaldsonville, LA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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