10 Results for Accounts Payable Clerk 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

Data Entry Clerk

Metairie, LA
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Temporary / Contract
17 - 19 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support a contract assignment in Metairie, Louisiana. This position focuses on entering and maintaining high volumes of information with speed and accuracy while helping the team keep sales order data current in electronic systems. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with business software, managing repetitive tasks with consistency, and contributing in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities:• Enter sales order and business data into electronic systems accurately and in real time• Review incoming information for completeness and correct errors before finalizing entries• Maintain organized digital records to support day-to-day processing activities• Use NetSuite and related platforms to update, track, and manage transactional information• Assist with electronic data interchange activities to ensure records are captured properly• Work closely with internal team members to meet processing timelines and daily workload demands• Support operational needs during a system-related project by handling high-volume data input• Follow established procedures for data quality, confidentiality, and documentation
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Accountant

Kenner, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for our team in Kenner, Louisiana. This role will oversee key areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close activities, and banking support while strengthening accounting procedures and controls. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial processes. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounts payable activities by monitoring outstanding payables, examining freight-related billing, and providing backup support to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.• Direct accounts receivable operations through review of daily billing activity, tracking of receivable balances, and follow-up on overdue customer accounts.• Lead month-end close tasks by completing and reviewing account reconciliations, posting journal entries, and assembling recurring financial reports.• Analyze financial results by reviewing statements, investigating account fluctuations, and evaluating customer profitability trends.• Support daily treasury functions by preparing cash activity summaries, recording bank-related entries, coordinating account transfers, and reconciling bank balances.• Review inventory-related reconciliations to confirm accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up.• Prepare and file applicable state tax information in accordance with reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.• Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures to improve consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.• Manage customer pricing updates and ensure supporting records remain accurate within accounting processes. Our client is a well-established family owned business that has 2 long term team members retiring next year. If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you with a company that truly cares about their employees! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our client's growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on leadership in financial systems, helping ensure accurate reporting, reliable controls, and efficient month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and Oracle-based financial platforms, along with the ability to collaborate across Finance, IT, FP&A, and Operations. Responsibilities:• Oversee core accounting activities by maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions to support accurate month-end close results.• Apply U.S. GAAP and relevant regulatory accounting standards while strengthening internal control practices and ensuring financial records remain compliant and audit-ready.• Act as the primary finance systems resource for Oracle Fusion Financials, supporting modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and project-related financial functionality.• Partner with technology and finance stakeholders to refine system setup, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance reporting structures that support timely business decisions.• Manage financial master data, including chart of accounts, cost centers, and asset classifications, while maintaining governance standards and system integrity.• Coordinate testing efforts for system updates, enhancements, and new functionality releases, including user acceptance validation and issue resolution.• Produce and maintain customized financial reports and dashboards using Oracle reporting tools, Smart View, and related reporting applications.• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting operations through automation, system integration, and process improvements across Oracle and connected business platforms.• Assist with audit requests, internal management reporting, regulatory filings, data conversions, and integration efforts tied to new business activities or system changes.• Document accounting procedures, system workflows, and best practices, and provide guidance to accounting staff and business users on effective use of financial systems. Our client has a dynamic, well-tenured team that makes for a great working atmosphere! If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Inventory Clerk

Bridge City, LA
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Inventory Clerk to support inventory accuracy and material flow operations in Bridge City, Louisiana. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with inventory records, purchase documentation, and routine stock verification in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to daily inventory control, support physical count activities, and help maintain reliable transaction records across warehouse and assembly line operations. Responsibilities: • Monitor inventory movements and maintain accurate stock records for materials, parts, and company assets. • Perform routine cycle counts and assist with full annual physical inventory activities to verify on-hand quantities. • Support assembly line inventory needs by tracking material usage and helping prevent shortages or discrepancies. • Process purchase order-related inventory transactions and ensure receiving documentation is recorded correctly. • Enter invoice details and help reconcile goods receipt and invoice receipt records for accuracy. • Investigate inventory variances and work with internal teams to correct mismatched counts or documentation issues. • Maintain organized inventory files, reports, and transaction logs to support audits and operational reporting. • Use Microsoft Excel to update spreadsheets, track inventory data, and prepare count summaries.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

10 results for Accounts Payable Clerk in New Orleans, LA