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3 results for Ap Accountant in Metairie, LA

Accountant

Chalmette, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing team in Chalmette, Louisiana. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy, consistency, and strong attention to detail. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple accounting functions while partnering with leadership to maintain reliable financial records and reporting. Responsibilities: • Process incoming and outgoing financial transactions, including support for both payables and receivables activities. • Prepare and record journal entries to keep accounting records current and aligned with company policies. • Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of cash activity. • Maintain general ledger accounts and assist with routine month-end accounting tasks. • Review financial data for completeness and follow up on outstanding items to support timely close processes. • Work closely with accounting leadership to address reporting needs and improve day-to-day financial accuracy.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
31 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a Contract-to-permanent position within the manufacturing industry, where you will play a critical role in overseeing and analyzing financial processes. Your expertise will help ensure accuracy in inventory management, financial reporting, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: • Oversee and analyze manual inventory processes to ensure alignment with purchase orders, manufacturing bids, and billing procedures. • Collaborate with the controller to manage daily accounting operations and support higher-level financial tasks. • Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and provide insights to improve reporting processes. • Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations. • Perform bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash flow records. • Lead inventory accounting efforts, including detailed analysis and audits. • Identify and address discrepancies in inventory management to optimize workflows. • Provide guidance to clerks and other team members to enhance operational accuracy. • Support payroll processes and contribute to financial analysis initiatives.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will manage full-cycle accounting processes and ensure the accuracy of financial records for a high-end retail operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail accounting and be adept at handling inventory and sales reporting, payroll, and compliance efforts. Responsibilities:• Manage all aspects of the accounting cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close using QuickBooks.• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports to support business decisions.• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing.• Manage accounts receivable functions such as customer invoicing, payment application, and collections.• Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports from internal systems to QuickBooks.• Track inventory purchases, cost of goods sold, and related adjustments while supporting physical inventory counts.• Process payroll and prepare related journal entries while ensuring compliance with multi-state or local tax requirements.• File sales tax returns and coordinate with external CPAs or tax advisors for audits and annual filings.• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis as needed.
2026-04-03T00:00:00Z