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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.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist II

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and complex employee population in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a payroll specialist who combines strong technical knowledge with a service-focused approach and sound judgment in resolving sensitive pay issues. The role serves as a senior-level resource for payroll administration, compliance, and process improvement while helping maintain reliable payroll practices across bi-weekly and monthly cycles. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end processing for bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer payroll activities for a workforce exceeding 500 employees, including validations, adjustments, and exception handling.• Maintain payroll records and system data within ADP Workforce Now to support efficient and accurate payroll operations.• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to keep payroll practices compliant with current requirements.• Investigate complex payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.• Serve as a senior point of contact for employee payroll questions, delivering clear guidance and high-quality customer support.• Review payroll procedures and recommend process enhancements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and internal controls.• Provide day-to-day direction and subject matter support to less experienced payroll team members when needed.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Entry Level Accountant

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Our client is expanding their team due to growth for an entry level Staff Accountant to join this well-tenured group in a very stable company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of accounts payabale and financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the department head to understand and ensure accuracy of all Accounts Payable and financial reporting activity</li><li>Assist in preparation and distribution of financial statements</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting</li><li>0 - 2 years' experience in accounting</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel</li></ul>Our client is interviewing immediately and hopes to hire before the end of the month. If you have a 4-year accounting degree, a strong internship or some public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this is a great role on the Northshore! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis to discuss it at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a financial services team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys detailed transactional work, brings strong reconciliation expertise, and can contribute across core accounting activities. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday, along with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time. Responsibilities:• Perform high-volume account, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting trial balance activity.• Assist with month-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results.• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to track transactions, verify payment activity, and support smooth accounting operations.• Review financial statements and profit and loss activity to identify variances, confirm accuracy, and support reporting needs.• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to analyze transactions and maintain reliable accounting records.• Support banking-related processes, including payment and wire activity, with close attention to control and documentation requirements.• Take on additional accounting duties as the role evolves, contributing to broader team support and long-term growth opportunities. This is a fast-paced, small office setting so we need a hands on Senior Accountant with great interpersonal skills to to multi-task and work closely with the local and regional teams. If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of full cycle accounting (banking industry experience is a plus!), for confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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

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