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9 results for Senior Accountant in Houma, LA

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a collaborative team in Metairie, Louisiana. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can interpret financial results, communicate insights clearly, and support accurate month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in reconciliation and journal entry work, along with experience gained in public accounting or a large accounting firm environment. Responsibilities:• Lead key activities within the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation and audit-ready records• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies efficiently• Analyze financial data and explain results to stakeholders in a clear and business-focused manner• Partner with internal teams to improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and support ongoing accounting operations• Assist with the preparation of reports, schedules, and documentation required for internal review and external audit needs If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of public accounting (Big 4 is a big plus!) and/or medium to large corporate accounting experience, this could be a great opportunity for you! Please apply and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Senior Statutory Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Statutory Accountant to strengthen financial reporting operations and support a growing organization in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate books, preparing statutory reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across reporting cycles and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and resolving discrepancies to keep financial records accurate and complete.• Produce financial statements and supporting analyses by evaluating account activity, identifying trends, and summarizing key reporting data.• Prepare and monitor balance sheet and income statement reporting to support statutory accounting requirements and leadership review.• Record and organize accounting activity with clear documentation that supports audit readiness and internal transparency.• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end statutory close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting deliverables.• Compile schedules and financial information needed by external tax advisors and auditors during review and filing cycles.• Apply financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards to maintain compliance across all reporting activities.• Assist with reconciliations across cash, balance sheet, and other key accounts to verify completeness and accuracy of reported results. For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29.45 - 34.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a higher education organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute across the full accounting cycle. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while helping ensure timely and reliable financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity. • Lead key portions of the month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial reporting. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure balances are complete and accurate. • Reconcile bank accounts regularly and resolve outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders. • Assist with full-cycle accounting activities, including recording transactions and supporting financial statement preparation. • Review financial data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal accounting standards. • Support audits and reporting requests by organizing documentation and responding to accounting inquiries.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract to permanent capacity. This role is suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong documentation practices. The position supports daily accounting operations, grant-related financial tracking, and budget oversight in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and reconciling financial activity to ensure accurate reporting.• Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting records, and help keep disbursements timely and organized.• Prepare and issue billing entries while monitoring payment activity and resolving discrepancies as needed.• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate outstanding items to maintain clean cash records.• Use Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, and support routine accounting workflows.• Assist with federal grant accounting by tracking funding activity, organizing required records, and supporting compliance expectations.• Compile and maintain documentation for audits, reporting needs, and internal financial reviews.• Contribute to budget management efforts by updating financial schedules, comparing actuals to plan, and highlighting variances.• Support accounting-related process updates or operational changes when needed, including documentation tied to financial systems or workflows.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Administrative Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Administrative Accountant to join our well-established coporate office supporting our manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for an multi-tasking administrative professional who can answer phones and manage core ledger activities, support timely accounts payable, and bring strong analytical insight to day-to-day operations. The position offers the opportunity to work across key accounting functions while partnering effectively with colleagues throughout the business. Responsibilities:• Oversee general ledger activities and accounts payable while supporting multiple office functions.• Suppport controller with month-end close tasks, ensuring reporting deadlines are met with accuracy and consistency.• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, payroll, and accounts payable transactions.• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes by verifying entries and ensuring proper alignment with ledger balances.• Use advanced Excel tools, including lookup formulas and pivot tables, to organize data, perform analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to provide operational information and address accounting-related questions.• Contribute to process improvements within accounting operations while maintaining compliance with internal standards and reporting requirements. If you have a strong work ethic, are extremely organized and a great multi-tasker, this could be a great opportunity for you! Please apply and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations for a multi-office legal environment in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can drive accurate financial reporting, maintain strong control over cash activity, and keep month-end processes on schedule. The role focuses on managing accounting workflows and deliverables rather than supervising staff, while partnering closely with firm leadership to support informed financial decisions. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain precise records across multiple bank accounts and office locations.• Monitor daily cash activity, track fund movements, and help safeguard the organization's financial position.• Oversee accounts payable processing to ensure invoices are coded correctly and payments are completed on time.• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership review and external reporting needs.• Work closely with firm stakeholders to deliver recurring financial reports and respond to accounting-related inquiries.• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by researching discrepancies and resolving account variances promptly.• Support audit and review activities by organizing documentation and providing clear financial backup when requested.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Boutte, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnered with an established non-profit organization in search of an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting. This position plays a central role in maintaining strong accounting practices, administering payroll, and ensuring day-to-day financial activities are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across departments while keeping records organized and compliant. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities, including financial recordkeeping, reporting, and oversight of internal control practices.• Manage payroll on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employee pay, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit updates, and status changes are processed accurately.• Review bank activity, monitor incoming payments, and support accounts receivable handling to maintain strong cash management.• Reconcile general ledger accounts, insurance-related balances, credit card statements, and other financial records to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies.• Process vendor invoices promptly, maintain supporting documentation, and help ensure expenditures are coded correctly and aligned with departmental budgets.• Coordinate payroll setup for new employees and apply employee compensation updates in the payroll system in partnership with Human Resources.• Prepare financial reports, month-end documentation, and other accounting summaries needed for leadership review and audit support.• Track payroll-related items such as overtime, mileage, vacation usage, benefit withholdings, and accrual balances to support policy compliance.• Maintain organized accounting files, oversee petty cash activity, and distribute financial documents or payments as needed.• Participate in leadership and department meetings while helping address operational or financial issues as they arise.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a non-profit organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This short-term contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate payables operations, assisting with invoice processing, payment activity, and account reconciliation in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with finance leadership while contributing to efficient, compliant day-to-day financial administration. Responsibilities:• Manage administrative and clerical activities that support the accounts payable and finance function on a daily basis.• Review invoices for proper coding, prepare batches for entry, and ensure payment records are processed accurately and on schedule.• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues in a timely manner.• Process employee expense submissions and confirm supporting documentation meets internal policy requirements.• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger activity to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare, verify, and distribute checks and ACH payments, including handling time-sensitive or special processing requests.• Organize incoming department mail and maintain orderly files for invoices, checks, and related financial documents.• Support audit requests by gathering documentation and assisting with internal and external reviews as needed.• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide responsive service and complete additional finance-related assignments as requested.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume payables operations for a transport organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in keeping vendor payments accurate, timely, and fully documented while supporting month-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, from receiving invoices through final payment processing and record retention. • Review vendor invoices for accuracy, align them with purchase orders, assign the correct general ledger coding, and route items for approval. • Enter a high volume of vendor bills into the accounting system while maintaining accuracy and meeting established processing deadlines. • Administer employee expense reimbursements and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant with company standards. • Prepare and circulate weekly aging reports to help monitor outstanding obligations and support timely disbursements. • Execute weekly payment runs, including checks and electronic transactions, then upload payment details to the banking platform and maintain organized backup files. • Perform daily cash transfers and reconcile cleared checks and electronic payments to bank activity. • Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations, reviewing accruals, and creating journal entries related to the payables subledger. • Manage annual 1099 distribution, respond to vendor inquiries, assist with audit documentation requests, and provide backup support for accounts receivable activities as needed.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z