5 Results for Accounts Payable Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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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

Accounting Clerk

Hammond, LA
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Temporary / Contract
16 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract position in Hammond, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling transactional accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working within a structured weekday schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, confidence with financial data, and the ability to manage both payables and receivables with care. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify coding details, and prepare payments in accordance with established accounting procedures.• Record incoming payments, update customer account activity, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.• Perform routine data entry for financial transactions while ensuring completeness and accuracy across accounting records.• Reconcile bank activity and internal account balances to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.• Review account information for accuracy and assist with maintaining organized financial documentation.• Use Microsoft Excel to track transactions, compile financial details, and support reporting needs.• Assist with invoice handling and account reconciliation tasks to help keep daily accounting operations running smoothly.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to reliable month-end reporting. The role offers the chance to work in an environment where precision, accountability, and knowledge of nonprofit and grant-related accounting are highly valued. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support clean monthly close processes.• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices are coded correctly and payments are completed on schedule.• Record accruals and other adjusting entries to reflect financial activity in the proper reporting period.• Support accounting activities related to nonprofit funding and government grants, including tracking restricted and grant-based expenditures.• Maintain organized documentation and financial support for grant accounting and audit readiness.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by reviewing balances, preparing schedules, and confirming completeness of records.• Use NetSuite to manage accounting data, generate reports, and support day-to-day financial operations.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing import/export organization in Covington, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting day-to-day accounting activity, and contributing to a collaborative office environment. The role offers a strong fit for candidates who are detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling both accounting tasks and administrative support responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Maintain organized financial and administrative records while providing day-to-day clerical support to the accounting function.• Prepare and record journal entries accurately in the general ledger to support routine accounting operations.• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies to help ensure balances are complete and correct.• Compile recurring financial reports and distribute them to the appropriate team members on a monthly basis.• Assist with accounts payable activities, including coding invoices and supporting timely processing workflows.• Perform bank reconciliations and verify transactions against internal records to maintain accuracy.• Use Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to track information, prepare documentation, and support reporting needs.• Take on additional accounting or administrative assignments as business needs evolve.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 48 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join a team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will guide core accounting operations, support timely and accurate financial reporting, and help strengthen the reliability of day-to-day financial processes. The role is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who can balance detailed transactional oversight with team leadership, analysis, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables oversight, fixed assets, project-related accounting, and intercompany transactions to maintain accurate financial records. • Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles by coordinating deadlines, reviewing key entries, and ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on time. • Prepare and evaluate journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. • Produce recurring financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement packages, for leadership review and corporate consolidation. • Analyze revenue, cost activity, and account fluctuations, investigate unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies between operational records and the general ledger. • Partner with the accounts payable function and treasury-related stakeholders to review cash needs, payment activity, wire schedules, and disbursement support documentation. • Supervise and mentor three accounting team members by assigning work, reviewing output, reinforcing procedures, and promoting accountability and career growth. • Coordinate audit support by compiling schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation while helping maintain strong internal controls and organized financial records. • Research tax and accounting matters, recommend practical resolutions to the Controller, and contribute to improvements in reporting, controls, automation, and workflow efficiency.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

5 results for Accounts Payable in New Orleans, LA