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3 results for Ap Accountant in Metairie, LA

Sr. Accountant
  • New Orleans, LA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 36.1 - 41.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in full-cycle accounting and reconciliation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to verify financial accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable.</p><p>• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in financial data to maintain integrity.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve accounting processes and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Generate detailed financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor the general ledger to ensure proper classification and accuracy of transactions.</p><p>• Stay updated on accounting regulations and standards to maintain compliance.</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • New Orleans, LA
  • onsite
  • Contract / 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and analyze manual inventory processes to ensure alignment with purchase orders, manufacturing bids, and billing procedures.<br>• Collaborate with the controller to manage daily accounting operations and support higher-level financial tasks.<br>• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and provide insights to improve reporting processes.<br>• Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash flow records.<br>• Lead inventory accounting efforts, including detailed analysis and audits.<br>• Identify and address discrepancies in inventory management to optimize workflows.<br>• Provide guidance to clerks and other team members to enhance operational accuracy.<br>• Support payroll processes and contribute to financial analysis initiatives.
  • 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • New Orleans, LA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of the accounting cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close using QuickBooks.</p><p>• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports to support business decisions.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable functions such as customer invoicing, payment application, and collections.</p><p>• Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports from internal systems to QuickBooks.</p><p>• Track inventory purchases, cost of goods sold, and related adjustments while supporting physical inventory counts.</p><p>• Process payroll and prepare related journal entries while ensuring compliance with multi-state or local tax requirements.</p><p>• File sales tax returns and coordinate with external CPAs or tax advisors for audits and annual filings.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z