We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on supporting the full receivables cycle, including invoicing, payment posting, account follow-up, and commercial collections. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to manage customer accounts accurately while maintaining timely cash flow.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts receivable activities by preparing invoices, monitoring open balances, and keeping account records current and accurate.<br>• Apply incoming payments promptly and reconcile cash receipts to customer accounts to ensure proper posting and reporting.<br>• Follow up with commercial clients on past-due balances through consistent collection efforts that support timely resolution.<br>• Research billing discrepancies, payment variances, and short-paid invoices, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.<br>• Review aging reports regularly and take action to reduce outstanding receivables and improve collection performance.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation of account activity, correspondence, and payment status for audit readiness and internal visibility.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to track receivable trends, organize account data, and support reporting needs.<br>• Work within NetSuite to process receivables transactions, update customer records, and assist with system-based account maintenance.
<p>We are looking for a part-time Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution business in Hammond, Louisiana. This is a contract position suited for someone who can manage transactional accounting tasks with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to efficient payment and billing processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting software, handling high-volume data entry, and coordinating both payables and receivables activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Record customer payments, update account balances, and help maintain current and accurate receivables records.</p><p>• Enter financial and transactional data into QuickBooks and related systems with a high level of precision.</p><p>• Review invoices for completeness, coding, and approval status before submitting them for processing.</p><p>• Reconcile accounting entries and assist with resolving discrepancies involving billing, payments, and account activity.</p><p>• Maintain organized digital and paper financial records to support reporting, audits, and internal review needs.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and customers to address invoice questions, payment status updates, and account issues.</p><p>• Support ongoing accounting operations by assisting with invoice processing workflows and other clerical finance tasks as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a part-time Bookkeeper to join our team in Jefferson, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting activity, and working with a high level of organization. The role will focus on core bookkeeping functions, including transaction processing, account balancing, and financial record upkeep using QuickBooks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities and keep financial records current, organized, and accurate.</p><p>• Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure vendors are paid on schedule.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including issuing invoices, tracking incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Complete regular bank reconciliations by comparing account activity and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain and update accounting data in QuickBooks to support reliable reporting and financial visibility.</p><p>• Review financial entries for accuracy and consistency while identifying issues that require correction or clarification.</p><p>• Assist with month-end bookkeeping close activities and prepare records needed for internal financial review.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee daily accounting operations and manage the complete financial recordkeeping process for the organization in Kenner, Louisiana. This role is suited to someone who is confident working independently, understands accrual-based accounting, and can produce timely, accurate financial reports. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to maintaining organized and reliable financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the company’s bookkeeping activities from initial transaction recording through final ledger accuracy and reporting.</p><p>• Handle incoming and outgoing financial transactions by managing vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections activity.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and key balance sheet accounts to ensure records are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Record and review journal entries, including adjustments related to accruals, prepaid expenses, and other month-end accounting activity.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual closing procedures and confirm that financial data is finalized within required timelines.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries for leadership review.</p><p>• Examine financial results to identify inconsistencies, unusual movements, and items requiring correction or follow-up.</p><p>• Support planning efforts by contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and cash management analysis.</p><p>• Partner with outside accounting and tax professionals by organizing documentation and responding to audit and tax preparation requests.</p><p>• Prepare and complete in house payroll for about 30 employees.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations related to housing programs and tenant accounting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate payment activity, reconciling financial records, and helping ensure timely billing, collections, and disbursements across multiple housing-related accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, clear communication skills, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review financial documentation tied to housing assistance payments and validate entries for accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.<br>• Partner with housing program teams to confirm tenant account balances are correct and that billing is completed on schedule.<br>• Respond to questions from staff, landlords, and program participants by gathering account information and clarifying payment or billing details.<br>• Reconcile payment data and coordinate the preparation of a high monthly volume of checks, including additional disbursements needed for adjustments.<br>• Track approved corrections, recoverable funds, and account changes while maintaining organized supporting records.<br>• Prepare and examine journal entry activity, error reports, and payment exceptions to correct discrepancies and support compliance with program guidelines.<br>• Produce recurring financial and program reports, including payment summaries, billing records, adjustment listings, utility-related reports, and check registers.<br>• Post incoming payments from partner housing authorities, monitor receivable balances, investigate variances, and follow up on outstanding amounts.<br>• Review rental account activity across affordable housing properties, process tenant adjustments, and issue monthly rent statements, late notices, and utility charge billings.<br>• Complete monthly trial balance and reconciliation work to support accurate financial reporting and account integrity.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our Finance team in Metairie, Louisiana. This role will provide essential support to the VP of Finance & Controller as well as the Finance and IT departments, ensuring smooth operations and organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in administrative tasks, financial assistance, and communication while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist the VP of Finance & Controller with organizing Board and Committee meetings, including preparing information packets and updating materials in Diligent Board Books.</p><p>• Draft and circulate meeting minutes for approval by Board and Committee members.</p><p>• Prepare business correspondence, memorandums, reports, and forms with attention to detail.</p><p>• Perform daily bank transfers, monitor account balances, and report updates to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Serve as an administrator for the banking platform, ensuring roles and responsibilities are accurately maintained.</p><p>• Maintain and update checkbooks in Excel, ensuring accurate daily records for all companies.</p><p>• Coordinate travel, meetings, and appointments for Finance and IT department staff as required.</p><p>• Print operating checks, ensure proper authorization, and file check registers and copies electronically in a timely manner.</p><p>• Assist with requests from independent auditors and support the preparation of letters for state insurance commissioner filings.</p><p>• Handle mailings for Annual and Quarterly Statements and ensure certified mailing processes are completed accurately.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in payables and construction accounting who can manage financial transactions accurately and support day-to-day accounting operations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with accounting and finance staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items with internal teams and external vendors.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial files and update accounting records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with payment runs, including checks, electronic transfers, and other approved disbursement methods.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting personnel on general ledger support and related month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Monitor vendor statements and follow up on unmatched invoices, missing approvals, or billing issues.</p><p>• Support accounting operations in a construction-focused environment by tracking job-related expenses and coding transactions correctly.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily payment operations and maintain accurate financial records for our team. In this role, you will review invoices, reconcile account activity, and help ensure expenses are recorded and paid correctly. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, communicates clearly, and handles sensitive information with care.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and review vendor invoices in the accounting system, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Reconcile payable transactions by checking posted entries against statements, reports, and account balances.<br>• Code invoices to the appropriate expense accounts and record supporting financial details correctly.<br>• Prepare payments such as check requests, garnishments, tax remittances, and employee reimbursements after confirming required approvals.<br>• Review vendor statements regularly and resolve discrepancies by matching transactions and following up as needed.<br>• Support employee expense and advance payments by verifying documentation and preparing payment requests.<br>• Coordinate overnight document or payment shipments to branch locations when required.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, account analysis, and general administrative tasks such as filing and document copying.<br>• Communicate with vendors, managers, and internal staff clearly while maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
<p>We are looking for a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a Contract position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing vendor invoices, and helping ensure payments are handled in a timely and organized manner. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with routine accounting tasks, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing</p><p>• Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate records</p><p>• Prepare and support scheduled check runs to help ensure vendors are paid on time</p><p>• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail</p><p>• Reconcile invoice information with purchase documentation and resolve discrepancies as needed</p><p>• Maintain organized payment files and supporting documentation for audit and recordkeeping purposes</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams and vendors to address payment questions and follow up on outstanding items</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations for an import/export organization. Located in Covington, Louisiana this contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes while working closely with internal teams to keep accounts payable records current and reliable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting process.</p><p>• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.</p><p>• Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs, confirming payment details and resolving discrepancies before release.</p><p>• Maintain organized payment and invoice records so documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address billing questions, missing information, and payment status updates.</p><p>• Use Microsoft Excel to track invoice activity, reconcile data, and support reporting related to payables.</p><p>• Identify and escalate invoice exceptions, duplicate charges, or coding concerns to help protect accuracy in financial records.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and deliver accurate, timely reporting for our client who runs a well-established professional services firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role will guide core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis to support planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, reliable, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related financial records.</p><p>• Build and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed operational decisions.</p><p>• Oversee cash management, working capital, billing, receivables, payables, collections, and revenue recognition to support financial stability.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls designed to protect assets, reduce risk, and support regulatory and policy compliance.</p><p>• Prepare supporting analyses, schedules, and presentation materials for executive and committee-level financial reviews.</p><p>• Supervise the billing specialist and other operational positions by providing training, feedback, and day-to-day leadership that supports growth and accountability.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related financial oversight, retirement deferral administration, benefits census coordination, and workers’ compensation audit support.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership on profitability analysis by service line and location, and contribute financial insight to strategic and operational planning.</p><p>• Oversee accounting technology initiatives, system-related improvements, and facility management coordination as business needs require</p><p><br></p><p>The incumbent retired recently and our client is looking to make a direct hire for this opening quickly. If you are looking for a very stable, well run professional services firm to make a career move, our client has a strong base, bonus potential, flexibility outside of core working hours and one day work from home after an intial training period. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a well-established company in Metairie, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy while supporting key accounting activities in a collaborative environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute independently, stay organized under direction, and help maintain reliable payroll processes for the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees while ensuring all records remain current and complete.</p><p>• Administer payroll-related activities such as tax reporting, retirement plan deductions, and related reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare and post payroll journal entries to support accurate financial reporting within the accounting function.</p><p>• Review payroll data for discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and maintain compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to track payroll information, produce reports, and support day-to-day payroll administration.</p><p>• Coordinate with accounting team members and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information is properly recorded and communicated.</p><p>• Work independently to prioritize tasks, follow instructions effectively, and contribute to the overall success of the accounting team.</p>
<p>We are looking for a part-time Reconciliation Specialist to support financial accuracy and account integrity for a long-term contract opportunity based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position focuses on reviewing daily financial activity, resolving discrepancies across bank and card accounts, and helping maintain reliable records for reporting and operational use. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation experience, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage high-volume transactional data with consistency and precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform daily reviews of bank and financial transactions to verify that recorded activity aligns with account balances and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Investigate mismatched entries, identify the source of variances, and take appropriate steps to resolve outstanding reconciliation issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts on a recurring basis, ensuring deposits, withdrawals, fees, and adjustments are accurately reflected in internal records.</p><p>• Compare credit card activity against statements and expense records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper classification.</p><p>• Maintain organized reconciliation schedules, exception logs, and supporting files to strengthen audit readiness and financial transparency.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to obtain missing details, clarify unusual transactions, and support the correction of posting errors when needed.</p><p>• Track unresolved items through completion and provide status updates on aged discrepancies or recurring account issues.</p><p>• Contribute to process consistency by following established reconciliation controls and recommending improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p>