10 results for Accounts Payable Clerk in Covington, LA

Accounting Clerk

Covington, LA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
16 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. As part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting tasks. This short-term contract to permanent position offers opportunities for growth and development within our organization. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and manage disbursement filing to ensure accurate accounts payable records.• Handle daily invoicing, credit applications, and cash receipt processing for accounts receivable operations.• Assist in general accounting tasks, including general ledger reconciliations and month-end closing activities.• Verify and correct transaction documents, initiating necessary adjustments to entries and related records.• Classify expenditures and assign appropriate accounting codes for accurate financial documentation.• Compile and prepare financial reports using data from various sources to support organizational needs.• Record financial data in journals, ledgers, and registers using manual or electronic systems.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by analyzing potential sources of errors and preparing correction entries.• Support budget monitoring by verifying adjustments and transfers to maintain accurate financial tracking.• Participate in special projects and provide additional administrative or accounting assistance as needed.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Elmwood, Louisiana. This role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and resolving billing discrepancies with efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to maintaining financial records and customer relationships. Responsibilities: • Process credit card payments from retail customers promptly and accurately. • Post cash payments and handle cash receipts in a timely manner. • Investigate and follow up on past-due accounts to ensure payments are received. • Collaborate with team members to research and address customer deductions and billing issues. • Resolve deduction discrepancies swiftly and efficiently. • Assist in preparing journal entries related to deductions and account adjustments. • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy. • Support end-of-period and end-of-year financial processes. • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal teams. • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the accounts receivable department.
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Manager

New Orleans, LA
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee and improve all aspects of the accounts receivable function for a dynamic construction company in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and effective cash application processes, directly contributing to the company’s financial stability and operational success. The ideal candidate will bring leadership expertise, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to optimizing financial controls in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Responsibilities: • Supervise all accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and credit management. • Lead and mentor AR team members, providing training and performance evaluations to enhance team productivity. • Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the accounts receivable function, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines. • Monitor and address aged receivables, implementing proactive collection strategies to minimize outstanding balances. • Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to resolve billing discrepancies and support contract administration. • Prepare detailed accounts receivable reports, forecasts, and analyses for senior management, identifying trends and potential risks. • Reconcile subsidiary AR ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. • Coordinate with external clients, auditors, and internal financial teams to address accounts receivable-related matters. • Drive process improvements and support system upgrades to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the AR department.
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
32 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a short-term contract to permanent basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in accounting for LLCs and small businesses, who is skilled in payroll management, accounts payable, and year-end reporting. If you are proficient in QuickBooks and thrive in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Oversee financial operations for LLCs and small businesses, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Process bi-weekly payroll efficiently and ensure timely payments.• Manage accounts payable, including reconciling transactions and issuing vendor payments.• Prepare and distribute 1099 forms for independent contractors with precision.• Implement positive pay procedures to safeguard against check fraud.• Utilize QuickBooks for bookkeeping, generating reports, and reconciling accounts.• Collaborate with management to address financial discrepancies and maintain compliance.• Handle corporate tax and sales tax reporting obligations.• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger.• Support year-end financial reporting and audit preparation.
2026-03-09T00:00:00Z

Corporate Staff Accountant

Belle Chasse, LA
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Permanent
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a meticulous Corporate Staff Accountant to join our team in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. In this permanent, on-site role, you will play a key part in managing essential accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate across departments while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.• Reconcile accounts and manage general ledger activities to maintain precise financial data.• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including adjustments and reporting.• Participate in budgeting and forecasting efforts to support organizational planning.• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, including corporate and sales tax requirements.• Support audits by preparing documentation and collaborating with auditors.• Handle journal entries and maintain detailed records for financial transactions.• Utilize ERP solutions and accounting software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial reporting and operational workflows. For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743. Thank you!
2026-02-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Admin

New Orleans, LA
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Admin to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is pivotal in overseeing payroll processes, resolving employee inquiries, and supporting accounting functions to ensure efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a keen attention to detail to thrive in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and efficiently using Viewpoint Vista software, including auditing and reconciling payroll data for assigned employee groups. • Investigate and resolve first-level payroll issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions. • Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports while maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. • Manage paycheck adjustments, ensuring wages, taxes, garnishments, and deductions are calculated correctly. • Set up new employees in HH2 time tracking systems and maintain cash fringe templates. • Handle union dues processing and submission for applicable union employees. • Track, audit, and approve federal paid sick leave requests, ensuring accrual balances are accurately maintained. • Assist with payroll-related reporting and special projects as assigned to support the Accounting and Payroll team. • Collaborate with the Controller on monthly financial tasks, including payroll taxes, balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory management. • Generate ad-hoc payments and address special requests promptly.
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

New Orleans, LA
onsite
Temporary
48 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team on a contract basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role involves overseeing payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance. If you excel in managing detailed processes and leading teams, this position may be the perfect fit for you. Responsibilities: • Supervise payroll processing for over 1,700 employees across multiple states, including bi-weekly and weekly cycles. • Utilize Workday and ADP Workforce Now systems to ensure seamless payroll operations. • Lead and manage a team of two payroll administrators, providing guidance and support. • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. • Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of wages, deductions, and benefits. • Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payroll-related inquiries efficiently. • Audit payroll processes regularly to identify and address discrepancies. • Implement best practices to enhance payroll accuracy and streamline workflows. • Prepare reports and documentation related to payroll activities as required. • Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Staff Accountant

Covington, LA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to key financial processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting operations. The role is ideal for professionals seeking growth in their accounting career while making a tangible impact on organizational success. Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and support month-end and year-end closing activities. • Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing and collections, to maintain cash flow. • Process and accurately code vendor invoices in compliance with company policies. • Collaborate with external vendors to address and resolve invoice discrepancies. • Handle corporate tax-related tasks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. • Assist in preparing financial reports and provide insights for organizational decision-making. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance accounting efficiency. • Coordinate with team members to ensure deadlines for accounting tasks are consistently met. • Provide necessary documentation and support during audits to ensure compliance.
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent
80000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in the Northshore office. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting operations for a family investment portfolio while maintaining the integrity of financial data. As part of a dynamic environment, you will play a critical role in managing investment activity, cash reconciliations, payroll, and tax reporting. This is a newly created role due to growth in their small office setting. This role requires on site daily office attendance and only those within a daily commute range will be considered. Responsibilities:• Record and reconcile daily accounting and investment transactions and associated financial activity.• Maintain and update general ledger records while performing daily bank and account reconciliations.• Process payroll transactions and all associated taxes in a timely and accurate manner.• Assist with the preparation and filing of a wide variety of individual, partnership and business tax forms, including Forms 1099.• Contribute to the implementation of new accounting adn ERP systems and constinued support to ensure process improvements.• Provide and complete cross-training and support between accounting, operational and third party reporting agencies to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.• Exercise discretion and uphold confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personal information. Our client provides a stellar base and benefits plan and will have the ability to work some days from their satellite office in the CBD of New Orleans. If you have an accounting degree and 3+ years of full cycle accounting in a family office setting and/or oil and gas industry, this could be a great career opportunity for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnered with a professional services firm in search of a dedicated Senior Staff Accountant. This individual will help to oversee key accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial records while delivering insightful reports to support decision-making. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic remote environment with a focus on precision and collaboration. Responsibilities:• Perform month-end close procedures, ensuring compliance with established accounting standards.• Maintain organized and accurate general ledgers to support financial transparency.• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, to ensure timely and correct reporting.• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to verify data accuracy.• Compile and analyze financial statements and management reports for internal stakeholders.• Identify trends, variances, or potential issues through detailed financial analysis.• Manage accounts receivable and payable processes to maintain smooth financial operations.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial information effectively.• Utilize accounting software like QuickBooks Online and Excel to execute tasks efficiently.• Support the optimization of accounting workflows and processes to enhance productivity.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z