<p>We are looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a contract basis. This short-term opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment and can keep daily office operations running smoothly while delivering detail-oriented support. The role calls for strong communication, organizational ability, and confidence handling administrative and front-desk responsibilities in a business setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome visitors and provide a detail-oriented first point of contact for guests, clients, and vendors entering the office.</p><p>• Manage front-desk activity, answer incoming communications, and direct inquiries to the appropriate contacts in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support day-to-day administrative operations by coordinating schedules, maintaining records, and assisting with general office tasks.</p><p>• Help present office space and workplace services to prospective clients by responding to questions and providing accurate information.</p><p>• Prepare, update, and organize documents, reports, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and related office tools.</p><p>• Assist with leasing and occupancy-related coordination, including follow-up communication and administrative tracking.</p><p>• Maintain an orderly business environment by monitoring shared spaces, reporting issues, and supporting overall workplace readiness.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a meticulous Office Assistant for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As an Office Assistant, your role will encompass a variety of tasks including managing office functions, maintaining customer service standards, and performing clerical duties, all while utilizing Microsoft Office Suites. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and execute office functions with a high level of organization and attention to detail</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook, to carry out tasks efficiently</p><p>• Provide clerical support, including filing and correspondence, to maintain a well-organized and efficient office environment</p><p>• Handle receptionist duties as needed, providing excellent customer service and maintaining detail-oriented communication</p><p>• Perform billing functions accurately, ensuring all customer accounts are up to date</p><p>• Aid in the upkeep of customer records, ensuring data accuracy and prompt resolution of inquiries.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, managing billing and receivables activity, and contributing to budgeting and audit support processes. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel capabilities, a solid foundation in accounting principles, and the ability to work carefully with financial documentation and payment calculations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner while resolving billing discrepancies as needed.<br>• Track outstanding accounts and follow up on receivables to help maintain healthy cash flow and accurate account balances.<br>• Develop, update, and support budgeting activities by analyzing financial data and assisting with forecast-related reporting.<br>• Calculate payments using established guidelines and verify supporting details before processing or submission.<br>• Organize and maintain financial records and supporting documentation for client audit requests and internal review needs.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions to analyze accounting data, reconcile information, and create clear financial reports.<br>• Ensure daily accounting work aligns with GAAP standards and company policies for accuracy and compliance.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join a CPA firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to manage a broad range of corporate tax work, advise clients on complex tax matters, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting. The role is well suited for someone who brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach. You will also play an important part in supporting staff development and strengthening day-to-day tax processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns and related filings to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Analyze financial records and compile supporting schedules used in the preparation of tax provisions and financial statements.</p><p>• Research complex tax issues and translate findings into practical recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities designed to improve compliance outcomes and support broader business objectives.</p><p>• Manage client engagements from initial planning through final delivery while maintaining clear communication and strong service standards.</p><p>• Provide guidance and oversight to entry-level team members by reviewing work, answering technical questions, and encouraging career growth.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting guidance to help maintain current, effective practices across engagements.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements within the tax function to enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall quality of deliverables.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who can keep financial records accurate, support day-to-day accounting activity, and contribute to reliable reporting for the business. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment with financial data, and hands-on experience managing core bookkeeping functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain a structured bookkeeping framework, including account organization and practical financial recordkeeping procedures.</p><p>• Review daily financial activity, assign transactions correctly, and post entries with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Reconcile account balances regularly to identify discrepancies and keep records aligned.</p><p>• Manage the general ledger by updating entries and ensuring balances remain current and accurate.</p><p>• Preserve organized financial documentation to support reporting, audits, and historical record retention.</p><p>• Compile financial information and prepare clear reports by analyzing and summarizing account activity.</p><p>• Generate customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support accounting operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and audit preparation as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role manages core payroll activities for salaried and hourly staff, maintains required deductions, and contributes to benefit plan compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process recurring and supplemental payroll for salaried employees with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Apply court-ordered deductions and other required withholdings, including garnishments, levies, and related payroll adjustments.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain payroll input files for inventory-related entries, miscellaneous earnings, and other special compensation items.</p><p>• Configure and maintain payroll settings within the company’s payroll platform to support ongoing processing needs.</p><p>• Assist with payroll budgeting activities by compiling data, reviewing figures, and supporting planning cycles.</p><p>• Administer payroll components related to Louisiana tax incentive programs and applicable local parish or municipal incentive requirements.</p><p>• Oversee daily administration of the 401(k) plan, including annual tasks and ongoing employee-related updates.</p><p>• Prepare documentation and reporting for Form 5500 filings associated with the 401(k) and cafeteria benefit plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client offers a strong benefits, an excellent retirement plan and has great tenure among their their team. If you have 3+ years of full cycle payroll processing in a medium to large corporate setting (250+ employees) on an HRIS system (UKG, ADP, Kronos, etc.) this direct hire opportunity could be the perfect career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Lafayette, Louisiana. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions, focusing either on ServiceNow module development or full-stack engineering. This position offers the flexibility of working onsite or remotely if based in Louisiana.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and customize applications and modules within the ServiceNow platform.<br>• Design and implement backend and full-stack features using Java, Python, and PostgreSQL.<br>• Ensure software scalability, reliability, and performance through clean coding practices and automated testing.<br>• Enhance development workflows by incorporating automation tools and DevOps methodologies.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and QA, to achieve roadmap goals.<br>• Foster coding, testing, and architectural best practices to maintain high engineering standards.<br>• Address performance issues and improve service reliability to meet customer expectations.<br>• Streamline development processes by introducing tools for onboarding and automation.<br>• Actively contribute to the integration of scalable architecture into enterprise-level solutions.<br>• Monitor and optimize software to reduce testing instability and system escalations.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative team in Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong experience who communicates effectively, works well across departments, and brings a proactive approach to financial operations. The position will support day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting and month-end close efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and refine accounting processes that support accurate financial tracking, including the setup and maintenance of account structures and standard procedures.<br>• Review daily financial activity, assign transactions appropriately, and post entries with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial data.<br>• Oversee the general ledger and keep records current, complete, and properly organized.<br>• Prepare and preserve supporting documentation so historical financial information is easy to access and audit-ready.<br>• Produce financial statements and other reports by compiling, analyzing, and summarizing accounting information.<br>• Generate customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and bank reconciliations.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing transactional accounting work with payroll-related support and tax compliance tasks. The role will contribute to accurate billing, timely vendor processing, and dependable financial recordkeeping while partnering closely with accounting leadership to strengthen established procedures. Prior experience in IT or a sales environment is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support payroll administration as a secondary resource for the HR lead, helping ensure accurate and timely processing when needed.</p><p>• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax filings and coordinate payments across various tax jurisdictions.</p><p>• Generate customer invoices and maintain accounts receivable records to promote prompt and accurate collections activity.</p><p>• Enter and review vendor bills within accounts payable, ensuring transactions are coded correctly and reflected in the appropriate records.</p><p>• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including data entry and maintenance of organized financial documentation.</p><p>• Partner with the comptroller to document, refine, and uphold accounting workflows and operating procedures.</p><p>• Review accounting entries for accuracy, including debit activity and transaction details tied to product sales.</p><p>• Help track financial components such as commissions and gross profit-related data to support reporting needs.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, compliant processing for our organization. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, this role is central to maintaining employee payroll records, handling tax filings, and supporting related accounting functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and possesses excellent organizational skills. After a training period this role has the potential to work a hybrid schedule from home 3 days/week. In office attendance is required even after training so only candidates within a commute range will be considered.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll operations, including employee setup, time tracking, overtime calculations, bonuses, deductions, and leave accrual management.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee records in the payroll system and ensure data accuracy in payroll portals.</p><p>• Prepare, verify, and submit payroll tax filings and garnishment reports on weekly, quarterly, and annual schedules.</p><p>• Generate and distribute W-2 forms in a timely manner.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and maintain accurate documentation of payroll activities.</p><p>• Support payroll-related accounts payable tasks and collaborate with the accounting department on financial matters.</p><p>• Resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.</p><p>• Monitor changes in payroll laws and apply updates to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Implement efficient payroll processes to improve accuracy and timeliness.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is ready to interview and hire asap, so if you have 2+ years of hands-on, in-house payroll for a mid to large sized company, please apply and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>