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31 results for Accountant Entry Level in New Orleans, LA

Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 33000.00 - 36000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will manage the accurate processing and reporting of cash receipts, client transactions, and chargebacks while ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with various departments and contribute to the overall efficiency of financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and record cash receipts, client costs, and chargeback transactions accurately and timely.</p><p>• Prepare daily reports detailing cash collections and other financial activities.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as assigned.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining and updating general ledger records to ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Work closely with customers to answer any questions.</p><p>• Support the internal team with additional financial tasks as needed.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to deadlines and maintain attention to detail in all financial activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Our privately held client is very flexible and family friendly offering hybrid work from home 3 days a week after 6 months of training. If you want to work for a family business that treats their employees like their own kin, this is a great opportunity for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis for this direct hire role that needs to be filled immediately at 504-383-0612.</p>
  • 2025-10-07T14:44:59Z
Accounts Receivable Manager
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 29.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to oversee critical functions within accounts receivable and collections. This is a contract position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule- primarily remote, while managing collections and resolving customer billing issues. The role involves strategic cash management, reporting, and interaction with clients to address escalated concerns.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help guide a team of collectors to achieve accounts receivable targets and maintain efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor cash management and bad debt reserves to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare accounts receivable reports and ensure compliance with organizational standards.</p><p>• Handle escalated billing and collections issues by interacting directly with customers.</p><p>• Conduct business-to-business collections activities and maintain strong client relationships.</p><p>• Provide support for month-end close activities related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Analyze aging reports to identify and address overdue accounts.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and improve accounts receivable metrics.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis.</p><p>• Implement strategies to improve collections and reduce outstanding balances.</p>
  • 2025-10-29T21:54:14Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 42000.00 - 50000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well established but fast growing Baton Rouge company in search of a meticulous Accounts Receivable Specialist. This role involves managing customer credit applications, maintaining customer credit records, and resolving customer credit inquiries. The successful candidate will also monitor customer credit accounts and take appropriate action regarding delinquent payments. This direct hire opportunity offers a fantastic benefits package, flexible, family friendly culture, and hybrid work schedule!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Efficiently process customer credit applications</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of customer credit</p><p>• Resolve customer inquiries related to credit</p><p>• Monitor customer credit accounts regularly</p><p>• Take appropriate action to collect delinquent payments</p><p>• Reconcile daily and monthly bank reports</p><p>• Maintain a cash spreadsheet by entering all cash activity and reconciling to bank balances</p><p>• Create payment records for checks, wires, and ACH credit transfers</p><p>• Apply customer payments to invoices, balancing to remittance advices</p><p>• Conduct credit checks for new customer verification</p><p>• Monitor customer credit worthiness and communicate significant changes to management</p><p>• Process customer refunds</p><p>• Assist with month-end close by reconciling accounts receivable, unapplied cash, and bank accounts to the general ledger</p><p>• Support the billing and collections staff as required</p><p>• Assist with cash management and forecasting.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills:</p><p><br></p><p>• Account Reconciliation</p><p>• Accounts Receivable (AR)</p><p>• Billing</p><p>• Cash Applications</p><p>• Cash Collections</p><p>• Commercial Collections</p><p>• Microsoft Excel</p>
  • 2025-10-21T21:14:09Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • New Orleans, LA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 20.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations by managing billing, collections, and cash application processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts receivable and demonstrate precision in handling daily cash activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and reconcile daily cash receipts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including electronic billing and check processing.</p><p>• Oversee cash applications to ensure proper allocation and recordkeeping.</p><p>• Handle commercial collections efficiently while maintaining strong and effective relationships with clients.</p><p>• Prepare and issue accurate invoices and ensure timely billing functions.</p><p>• Monitor and track cash activity to maintain updated financial records.</p><p>• Address discrepancies and resolve payment issues promptly.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to streamline billing and payment processes.</p><p>• Generate reports and provide insights on accounts receivable performance.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with company policies and financial regulations.</p>
  • 2025-10-07T21:39:03Z
Bookkeeper
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy in accounts payable and receivable. This position requires a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and proficiency with relevant software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records, including journals, ledgers, and other accounting documents.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.<br>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all financial data is up-to-date and accurate.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks and Sage software to manage and streamline accounting tasks.<br>• Generate financial reports and summaries for management review.<br>• Assist in preparing records for audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.<br>• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in financial data promptly.<br>• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and workflows.<br>• Stay updated on best practices in bookkeeping and industry standards.
  • 2025-10-23T18:58:56Z
Director of Finance
  • New Orleans, LA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Director of Finance to lead and manage the financial operations of our non-profit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and audits while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving financial strategy and supporting the organization's mission.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide leadership and oversight for all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, auditing, and reporting.<br>• Develop and monitor annual operating and capital budgets to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and adherence to compliance requirements.<br>• Prepare and present accurate financial statements, projections, and variance analyses to executive leadership and relevant committees.<br>• Manage the revenue cycle, including reconciliation processes, billing disputes, accounts receivable, and participant billing.<br>• Ensure adherence to Medicare Part D regulations, including bid preparation, reporting, and pharmacy benefit monitoring.<br>• Coordinate external audits by preparing necessary schedules, analyses, and engaging directly with auditors.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to provide financial guidance for expansion projects, capital investments, and alternative care sites.<br>• Oversee purchasing and supply chain operations to achieve cost efficiency and pricing optimization.<br>• Supervise the preparation of regulatory financial reports and submissions as required.<br>• Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures to enhance compliance, efficiency, and mitigate risks.
  • 2025-10-02T20:19:02Z
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