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15 results for Bookkeeper in New Orleans, LA

Bookkeeper

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to join an on-site team in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who can contribute quickly and manage day-to-day financial activities with limited ramp-up time. The role supports accounting operations across multiple business entities and requires strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. Responsibilities:• Process payment runs and help ensure vendor disbursements are completed accurately and on schedule.• Prepare and record accounts receivable deposits using remote deposit capture tools.• Contribute to month-end accounting activities by organizing records and supporting closing tasks.• Create journal entries and maintain accurate financial documentation for routine transactions.• Track amortization activity and assist with related accounting schedules and reporting.• Monitor insurance-related payments to help keep policies current and properly documented.• Handle bookkeeping responsibilities across multiple LLCs while maintaining clear separation of financial records.• Perform general accounting support as needed to keep daily operations running efficiently.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Kenner, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Oversee the company’s bookkeeping activities from initial transaction recording through final ledger accuracy and reporting.• Handle incoming and outgoing financial transactions by managing vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections activity.• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and key balance sheet accounts to ensure records are complete and accurate.• Record and review journal entries, including adjustments related to accruals, prepaid expenses, and other month-end accounting activity.• Lead monthly and annual closing procedures and confirm that financial data is finalized within required timelines.• Prepare recurring financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries for leadership review.• Examine financial results to identify inconsistencies, unusual movements, and items requiring correction or follow-up.• Support planning efforts by contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and cash management analysis.• Partner with outside accounting and tax professionals by organizing documentation and responding to audit and tax preparation requests.• Prepare and complete in house payroll for about 30 employees.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Billing Clerk

Hammond, LA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Billing Clerk to support accurate invoicing and payment follow-up for a long-term Contract position in Hammond, Louisiana. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with billing records, customer account activity, and financial documentation in a structured office environment. The selected candidate will help maintain timely statements, assist with collections efforts, and keep billing information organized and up to date. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review customer invoices to ensure charges, account details, and supporting records are accurate before release.• Generate billing statements on a recurring basis and distribute them in accordance with established timelines.• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts through consistent collection activities.• Maintain billing data within the designated billing system, including updates, corrections, and account documentation.• Use Deltek and Microsoft Excel to track billing activity, reconcile information, and support reporting needs.• Research billing questions, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams to clarify account information.• Organize and preserve billing documentation so records remain complete, accessible, and audit-ready.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Accountant

Galliano, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide accurate financial reporting for our client in the Greater Houma Area. This position will play an important role in maintaining financial records, supporting lending-related documentation, and contributing to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, solid Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple levels of the business. Responsibilities:• Develop timely and accurate financial statements that support leadership decision-making and ongoing business operations.• Compile and submit documentation packages required by banking partners to satisfy reporting and compliance obligations.• Monitor outstanding loan activity, maintain related records, and help ensure all financing requirements are tracked appropriately.• Build financial forecasts and projections to assist with planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting the annual audit process.• Record and review journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparation support and related financial documentation.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across the close process, financial reporting, and reconciliations while partnering with leadership on accurate and timely reporting. The position offers broad exposure to general ledger activity, fixed assets, compliance support, and special projects in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Record and review journal entries across key accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other general ledger activity.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing reconciliations, close schedules, and related reporting documents.• Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses to help management evaluate financial performance and reporting accuracy.• Manage fixed asset records, depreciation calculations, and lease or recurring payment schedules to maintain complete accounting support.• Reconcile intercompany activity and investigate variances to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.• Contribute to internal control compliance by helping maintain accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness for periodic reviews.• Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership.• Take part in department initiatives and special assignments aimed at improving reporting quality and accounting operations.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff or Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a transport organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Review and process incoming invoices with accurate account coding and proper documentation.• Support weekly payment activities by preparing items for disbursement and helping ensure timely check runs.• Gather employee expense submissions, verify coding accuracy, and coordinate follow-up on missing or incomplete information.• Maintain organized financial records and update accounting documentation to support daily operations and reporting needs.• Prepare journal entries each month and ensure supporting schedules are complete and accurate.• Contribute to the month-end close by assisting with financial statement preparation and related closing tasks.• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Assist with annual audit readiness by compiling requested materials, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing exceptions.• Provide support for tax-related filings, including federal, state, local, and other required returns as needed.• Perform additional accounting assignments to help the team meet operational and reporting deadlines. Our client wants to interview immediately so if you have an accounting degree and 3 years of corporate accountin or 1 year of public accounting audit experience, please apply and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time Staff Accountant to support a healthcare organization in New Orleans, Louisiana through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys owning core close activities, strengthening financial accuracy, and contributing to management reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with accounting leadership on reconciliations, financial statement support, compliance activities, and process-focused accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Create and post journal entries across key accounts while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany balances to maintain reliable financial records.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing workbooks, reviewing account activity, and resolving variances on schedule.• Develop management reporting analyses for balance sheet and income statement activity to help leadership understand financial performance.• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related schedules and recurring payment obligations.• Assist with internal control and compliance activities by following established accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness.• Prepare financial statement support, cash flow information, budgets, and other reporting packages required by internal stakeholders.• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis, including department initiatives and process improvements related to accounting operations.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

File Clerk

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
15 - 17 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable File Clerk to support daily administrative and records management activities for a non-profit organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling both document processing and front-line communication tasks in an office setting. The role offers a Monday through Friday schedule and may begin as a short-term assignment with the potential for longer-term placement based on business needs and performance. Responsibilities:• Organize, sort, and maintain physical and electronic files to ensure records are accurate, accessible, and up to date.• Enter information into internal systems with a high level of accuracy while supporting routine document tracking and data maintenance.• Respond to incoming phone calls and emails in a courteous manner, directing inquiries to the appropriate team members and providing timely follow-up.• Assist with outbound calls as needed to confirm information, coordinate next steps, or support general office communication.• Prepare and process administrative documents using Microsoft Word and Excel, including logs, reports, and file-related records.• Support appointment coordination and scheduling activities to help keep office workflows organized and efficient.• Handle order entry and related clerical tasks while ensuring information is recorded correctly and submitted on time.• Contribute to office operations by assisting with customer service needs and maintaining a welcoming, service-oriented experience for clients and stakeholders.• Follow applicable housing-related guidelines, including Fair Housing and Low Income Tax Credit Housing practices, when working with documentation and communications.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a construction and contractor-focused team in Harahan, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and working in a fast-paced office environment. The position will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while helping maintain organized accounting documentation and reliable account balances. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, assign accurate coding, and prepare payments in line with established accounting procedures. • Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed. • Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate cash reporting. • Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are entered completely and supporting records are properly organized. • Assist with routine account reviews and resolve billing or payment issues in coordination with internal staff and external contacts. • Prepare accounting documentation and reports that support month-end close and daily financial operations. • Verify invoice details, match records to supporting documentation, and help ensure timely processing of transactions.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for an import/export organization in Covington, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a dependable accounting process. The role offers the chance to build hands-on experience across reporting, reconciliations, and general accounting support in a collaborative office environment. Responsibilities: • Perform a variety of administrative and accounting support tasks to help keep daily office and finance activities organized and on schedule. • Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger with close attention to accuracy and proper documentation. • Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies to help maintain reliable financial records. • Compile recurring financial reports and distribute them to the appropriate team members each month. • Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoice details and coding transactions correctly. • Complete bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items as needed. • Support additional accounting or clerical assignments based on team priorities and business needs.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
16 - 18 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting process.• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.• Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs, confirming payment details and resolving discrepancies before release.• Maintain organized payment and invoice records so documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address billing questions, missing information, and payment status updates.• Use Microsoft Excel to track invoice activity, reconcile data, and support reporting related to payables.• Identify and escalate invoice exceptions, duplicate charges, or coding concerns to help protect accuracy in financial records.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Jefferson, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the Jefferson, Louisiana location. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with billing, cash application, and account research while using accounting systems to keep transactions organized and up to date. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly across routine financial processes. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly invoicing activities and help ensure customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.• Review financial entries, supporting records, and coded transactions to confirm correctness, completeness, and proper account assignment.• Investigate incoming cash receipts and record payments accurately within the accounting system, including Great Plains and related tools.• Identify unapplied or unmatched payments, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding cash posting issues promptly.• Use business software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Word to maintain records, analyze account activity, and complete daily accounting tasks.• Monitor receivables activity by supporting collections follow-up, payment tracking, and aging-related account review.• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance team. Our client is growing and has excellent tenure among their team and a great reputation for taking care of their employees. If you have 3+ years of hands on billing, inovicing, data entry and cash allocation along with a strong understanding of accounting principles, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Junior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Analyst to support daily financial operations for a distribution company in Metairie. This position is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who enjoys working with transactional data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a reliable month-end close process. The role offers hands-on exposure to all accounting aspects while building experience with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis. Responsibilities:• Record and classify routine financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring entries are coded to the appropriate accounts.• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payment support, and maintaining organized documentation.• Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help keep the general ledger current.• Update and maintain accounting information within Dynamics NAV and related software tools used by the finance team.• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Microsoft Excel to assist with daily accounting tasks and period-end reviews.• Organize digital financial files and use Adobe Acrobat to review, compile, and manage accounting documents.• Contribute to process-related system updates or workflow changes within the accounting function when assigned by management.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a respected real estate organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This position will support core accounting operations, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. • Prepare and review account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items. • Analyze financial results and explain variances to support informed business decisions. • Manage billing-related processes and help maintain accurate revenue and receivable records. • Assist with quarterly close procedures, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and reporting deliverables. • Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests from internal or external reviewers. • Collaborate closely with accounting, administrative, operational, and executive stakeholders on financial matters and process needs. • Use Excel and accounting systems to maintain records, prepare reports, and improve reporting efficiency.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Harahan, Louisiana. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and posting adjusting entries. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and cash reconciliation processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and follow-up on account activity• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and clear documentation for audit readiness• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a routine basis and investigate discrepancies to resolution• Perform bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to financial records and addressing outstanding items promptly• Analyze accounting transactions to identify variances, unusual balances, and areas requiring correction• Collaborate with internal partners to gather financial information and support reporting accuracy
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z