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16 results for Accountant Entry Level in New Orleans, LA

Junior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Analyst to support daily financial operations for a distribution company in Metairie. This position is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who enjoys working with transactional data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a reliable month-end close process. The role offers hands-on exposure to all accounting aspects while building experience with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis. Responsibilities:• Record and classify routine financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring entries are coded to the appropriate accounts.• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payment support, and maintaining organized documentation.• Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help keep the general ledger current.• Update and maintain accounting information within Dynamics NAV and related software tools used by the finance team.• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Microsoft Excel to assist with daily accounting tasks and period-end reviews.• Organize digital financial files and use Adobe Acrobat to review, compile, and manage accounting documents.• Contribute to process-related system updates or workflow changes within the accounting function when assigned by management.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Jefferson, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the Jefferson, Louisiana location. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with billing, cash application, and account research while using accounting systems to keep transactions organized and up to date. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly across routine financial processes. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly invoicing activities and help ensure customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.• Review financial entries, supporting records, and coded transactions to confirm correctness, completeness, and proper account assignment.• Investigate incoming cash receipts and record payments accurately within the accounting system, including Great Plains and related tools.• Identify unapplied or unmatched payments, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding cash posting issues promptly.• Use business software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Word to maintain records, analyze account activity, and complete daily accounting tasks.• Monitor receivables activity by supporting collections follow-up, payment tracking, and aging-related account review.• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance team. Our client is growing and has excellent tenure among their team and a great reputation for taking care of their employees. If you have 3+ years of hands on billing, inovicing, data entry and cash allocation along with a strong understanding of accounting principles, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
16 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations for an import/export organization. Located in Covington, Louisiana this contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes while working closely with internal teams to keep accounts payable records current and reliable. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting process.• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.• Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs, confirming payment details and resolving discrepancies before release.• Maintain organized payment and invoice records so documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address billing questions, missing information, and payment status updates.• Use Microsoft Excel to track invoice activity, reconcile data, and support reporting related to payables.• Identify and escalate invoice exceptions, duplicate charges, or coding concerns to help protect accuracy in financial records.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Financial Accountant

Galliano, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide accurate financial reporting for our client in the Greater Houma Area. This position will play an important role in maintaining financial records, supporting lending-related documentation, and contributing to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, solid Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple levels of the business. Responsibilities:• Develop timely and accurate financial statements that support leadership decision-making and ongoing business operations.• Compile and submit documentation packages required by banking partners to satisfy reporting and compliance obligations.• Monitor outstanding loan activity, maintain related records, and help ensure all financing requirements are tracked appropriately.• Build financial forecasts and projections to assist with planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting the annual audit process.• Record and review journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparation support and related financial documentation.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports grant and contract accounting activities by managing billing, tracking receivables, and helping ensure compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external funding guidelines. Responsibilities: • Establish new grant and contract accounts and develop supporting budgets, including applicable indirect cost calculations. • Evaluate purchasing and payment-related documentation, such as requisitions, transfers, travel submissions, and disbursement requests, to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Examine award records and update account details when changes to funding terms or project information are required. • Partner with principal investigators and departmental staff to provide accounting support and maintain effective working relationships. • Generate timely and precise invoices in accordance with sponsor agreements and contract billing requirements. • Maintain organized billing records and keep invoice tracking data current and accurate. • Review outstanding balances, monitor aging activity, and pursue collection efforts for receivables exceeding 60 days past due. • Prepare financial reports for leadership that summarize grant and contract activity and support informed decision-making. • Collaborate with team members on cross-training efforts, assist with onboarding new staff, and contribute to process and policy improvements as needed.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across the close process, financial reporting, and reconciliations while partnering with leadership on accurate and timely reporting. The position offers broad exposure to general ledger activity, fixed assets, compliance support, and special projects in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Record and review journal entries across key accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other general ledger activity.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing reconciliations, close schedules, and related reporting documents.• Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses to help management evaluate financial performance and reporting accuracy.• Manage fixed asset records, depreciation calculations, and lease or recurring payment schedules to maintain complete accounting support.• Reconcile intercompany activity and investigate variances to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.• Contribute to internal control compliance by helping maintain accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness for periodic reviews.• Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership.• Take part in department initiatives and special assignments aimed at improving reporting quality and accounting operations.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage daily financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting. The position offers the chance to work across general accounting functions while helping ensure tax-related obligations and ledger activity are handled with precision. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and complete financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and research discrepancies to support month-end and ongoing accounting accuracy.• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting the preparation of tax filings.• Manage sales tax processes by reviewing transactions, tracking obligations, and helping ensure timely reporting and remittance.• Support the preparation of financial data and schedules needed for internal reporting and compliance requirements.• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and proper classification within the general ledger.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect financial information and resolve accounting-related issues.• Maintain organized records and documentation to support audits, tax reporting, and standard accounting procedures.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time Staff Accountant to support a healthcare organization in New Orleans, Louisiana through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys owning core close activities, strengthening financial accuracy, and contributing to management reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with accounting leadership on reconciliations, financial statement support, compliance activities, and process-focused accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Create and post journal entries across key accounts while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany balances to maintain reliable financial records.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing workbooks, reviewing account activity, and resolving variances on schedule.• Develop management reporting analyses for balance sheet and income statement activity to help leadership understand financial performance.• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related schedules and recurring payment obligations.• Assist with internal control and compliance activities by following established accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness.• Prepare financial statement support, cash flow information, budgets, and other reporting packages required by internal stakeholders.• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis, including department initiatives and process improvements related to accounting operations.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Boutte, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 80000 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.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a respected real estate organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This position will support core accounting operations, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. • Prepare and review account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items. • Analyze financial results and explain variances to support informed business decisions. • Manage billing-related processes and help maintain accurate revenue and receivable records. • Assist with quarterly close procedures, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and reporting deliverables. • Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests from internal or external reviewers. • Collaborate closely with accounting, administrative, operational, and executive stakeholders on financial matters and process needs. • Use Excel and accounting systems to maintain records, prepare reports, and improve reporting efficiency.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting for multiple entities in Metairie, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in month-end close activities, statement preparation, account analysis, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines with accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities: • Record and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries each month to maintain accurate financial records across assigned entities. • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring results are complete, timely, and ready for internal review. • Review balance sheet activity and perform account analysis to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support period-end close. • Complete a variety of reconciliations, including general ledger and bank-related accounts, and investigate outstanding items as needed. • Organize and upload monthly accounting documentation, including work papers, financial reports, and manual entries, into the designated document management system. • Compile workers' compensation reporting data and submit required information for insurance-related coverage and audit support. • Produce quarterly and annual insurance company statements in accordance with reporting deadlines and filing requirements. • Prepare consolidated annual reporting packages and coordinate required submissions for external rating and regulatory organizations. • Assist with additional accounting assignments and ad hoc reporting needs to support the finance team.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate and property organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, producing meaningful reporting, and guiding day-to-day accounting activities across core processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to oversee detailed financial work while supporting a high standard of accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities: • Lead the review and processing of invoices before entry into the accounting system, ensuring coding accuracy, complete documentation, and proper record retention for coordination with property management. • Maintain the company’s financial records by validating transactions, assigning entries correctly, and overseeing postings to journals, ledgers, and supporting accounting files. • Prepare and review expense documentation and variance-related materials, confirming accuracy, policy compliance, and completion of required approvals before submission. • Generate financial reports and analytical summaries covering areas such as cash activity, payables, receivables, and profit and loss to support operational decision-making. • Keep ledgers, reconciliations, and accounting reports current, organized, and accurately summarized for internal review and ongoing financial oversight. • Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, helping ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency across accounting activities. • Support accounts payable or accounts receivable functions as needed, including billing, cash application, budgeting support, vendor documentation, payroll-related records, and other assigned administrative tasks. • Oversee additional accounting, reporting, and recordkeeping responsibilities as assigned to meet departmental and business needs.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a growing commercial real estate organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with long-term potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced accounting environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through. The person in this role will support day-to-day receivables activity, assist with related accounting functions, and help maintain timely, accurate financial records. This position offers the chance to contribute to an expanding team while building a path toward long-term employment. Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including recording incoming payments, applying cash, and maintaining accurate customer account balances.• Investigate payment discrepancies, respond to account questions, and work directly with customers to resolve outstanding receivable issues.• Prepare and review aging summaries to monitor overdue balances and support timely collection efforts.• Conduct billing follow-up and commercial collections outreach in a thorough manner to improve payment turnaround.• Reconcile receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger and help ensure supporting records remain complete and accurate.• Maintain cash receipt records, post batch transactions, and verify accounting entries for accuracy and proper coding.• Assist with bank reconciliations, monthly close support, and selected reporting activities tied to period-end and year-end processes.• Provide accounting support across related functions such as invoice processing, documentation review, timesheet entry, and responding to internal or external information requests.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting project-based cost tracking, and providing insight into budgets, cash flow, and overall business performance. The role is primarily in person with a hybrid schedule option, requiring regular on-site presence multiple days each week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support reliable financial operations.• Lead project financial tracking by managing job cost records, billing activity, and supporting schedules tied to revenue and contract performance.• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, including operating, payroll, and project-related accounts.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and evaluate results to identify trends, issues, and areas requiring follow-up.• Build, update, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections while reviewing variances against actual performance.• Maintain cost and budget data within NetSuite and ensure financial information remains current, organized, and decision-ready.• Record payroll-related journal entries for compensation, taxes, and benefits accruals with a high level of accuracy.• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax obligations and support timely filings and documentation.• Provide guidance to accounting team members through training, oversight, and ongoing performance support.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing international construction company in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who enjoys keeping payables operations organized, accurate, and on schedule. In this role, you will support day-to-day invoice processing, payment activities, and financial record maintenance while partnering closely with the Accounting Manager and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Manage clerical and administrative activities that support the accounts payable and finance function on a daily basis.• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare batches for timely entry and payment processing.• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues with care and urgency.• Process employee expense submissions and maintain complete documentation for approvals and reimbursement tracking.• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare, verify, and distribute check payments and assist with ACH-related transactions, including requests requiring expedited handling.• Receive, organize, and route incoming department mail, then file and maintain invoices, checks, and related financial documents.• Support audit requests and contribute to special assignments and process-related tasks as needed by the accounting team.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z