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7 results for Accountant Entry Level in New Orleans, LA

Accounting Specialist

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong day-to-day accounting experience and can support financial operations with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. The position will focus on core accounting activities such as payables, receivables, billing, and account review while contributing to smooth and efficient financial processes. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and support timely disbursements in accordance with company procedures. • Manage incoming payments, apply cash receipts, and help maintain current and accurate customer account records. • Prepare and issue billing documents, resolve invoice-related questions, and follow up on outstanding balances when needed. • Reconcile account activity by comparing internal records to supporting documentation and addressing discrepancies promptly. • Assist with routine accounting operations, including maintaining financial data, organizing records, and supporting month-end tasks. • Use Deltek and related accounting tools to enter transactions, update financial information, and monitor daily workflow. • Research and resolve payment, billing, and account issues by coordinating with internal teams and external contacts. • Contribute to process consistency by identifying errors, improving documentation, and supporting operational updates when assigned.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for an import/export organization in Louisiana. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help keep payment processes on track while partnering with internal teams to maintain timely and reliable accounts payable support. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm supporting details, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting system. • Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms. • Prepare and coordinate check runs, verifying payment information and resolving discrepancies before release. • Maintain organized payment records and documentation to support reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness. • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research invoice questions, payment status updates, and account issues. • Monitor invoice workflow from receipt through approval and payment, following up as needed to prevent delays. • Assist with identifying and correcting billing inconsistencies, duplicate submissions, or missing approvals within the payable process.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

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 team on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and compliance efforts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including tax support, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.• Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
72000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support the financial operations of our hospitality organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can oversee core accounting activities, produce reliable reporting, and help leadership make informed business decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss summaries, to ensure accurate and timely reporting. • Perform detailed reconciliations across bank accounts, the general ledger, and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies and confirming the integrity of financial data. • Direct daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities so transactions are recorded properly and processed within established timelines. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, and highlighting key performance insights. • Maintain the general ledger through accurate journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities in alignment with accepted accounting practices. • Monitor compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax filing obligations, and internal standards while helping maintain audit-ready records. • Conduct reviews and audit support procedures to validate the completeness and accuracy of accounting documentation and financial transactions. • Use accounting platforms and spreadsheet tools effectively, and coordinate with software providers when updates or system improvements are needed. • Contribute to cost accounting efforts and provide broader accounting support as needed across the finance department.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Statutory Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Statutory Accountant to join a growing organization in River Ridge, Louisiana and provide strong oversight of statutory financial reporting. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting period-end close activities, and delivering clear financial insight to internal stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate brings deep statutory accounting knowledge, strong analytical ability, and a disciplined approach to compliance and reporting. Responsibilities: • Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and ensuring account balances are accurate and fully supported. • Prepare timely financial statements and reporting packages by analyzing account activity, identifying variances, and summarizing key trends. • Manage core reporting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statement accuracy across reporting periods. • Record and organize financial activity with clear documentation to support transparency, audit readiness, and internal review. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory close processes to help ensure complete and accurate filings. • Coordinate the preparation of schedules and supporting materials required for external tax providers and audit partners. • Monitor compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal financial controls. • Assist in developing forecasts and budget-related analyses to support financial planning and decision-making.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
36 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies, supporting the success of others, and contributing to a culture that fosters detail oriented and career growth, this could be the role for you. This role is ideal for an experienced senior accountant who can lead core financial operations, guide a small team, and help ensure timely and accurate reporting. The position will play a central role in close activities, financial analysis, cash oversight, and process improvement while partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payables support, fixed assets, project-related accounting, and intercompany activity. • Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles by coordinating tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy. • Prepare and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules used in financial reporting. • Produce monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement packages, for leadership review and corporate consolidation. • Analyze revenue, cost activity, and account fluctuations to identify variances, resolve issues, and explain unusual results. • Reconcile operational and project financial data to the general ledger and work with internal partners to investigate and correct discrepancies. • Partner with accounts payable and treasury-related stakeholders to review weekly disbursement activity, cash needs, wire schedules, and related documentation. • Supervise and develop three accounting team members by assigning work, reviewing output, and reinforcing consistent procedures and accountability. • Support audits, tax-related inquiries, and internal control initiatives by organizing documentation, researching accounting matters, and recommending process improvements. • Collaborate with data and business teams to enhance reporting accuracy, improve workflows, and apply technology or automation where it adds value.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a retail organization in New Orleans, LA. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate records, keeping accounting activities organized, and contributing to a reliable financial workflow. The person in this role will manage core bookkeeping functions while helping ensure timely processing, balanced accounts, and clear financial visibility. This position will require working on Saturdays. Responsibilities:• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by recording routine transactions and organizing supporting documentation.• Process incoming invoices and vendor payments while monitoring due dates and resolving discrepancies related to accounts payable.• Prepare customer billing, apply payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to support efficient accounts receivable management.• Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records on a regular basis to identify variances and maintain ledger accuracy.• Update and manage accounting information within QuickBooks to keep data current and reporting reliable.• Review financial entries for accuracy and consistency, making corrections when needed to support clean month-end records.• Assist with routine reporting and provide organized financial information to support day-to-day business decisions.• Help maintain orderly accounting procedures and support adjustments to bookkeeping processes when required by the business.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z