13 Results for Communications Specialist Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Collections Specialist

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
16.00 - 18.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Collections Specialist to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position focuses on managing both commercial and consumer accounts, maintaining consistent communication with customers, and helping reduce outstanding balances through consistent and timely follow-up. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working with billing and collection activities while using Excel to track account status and support reporting. Responsibilities:• Contact commercial and consumer customers to follow up on overdue balances and secure payment commitments• Review account histories, billing details, and payment activity to identify collection issues and determine next steps• Maintain accurate records of collection efforts, customer conversations, disputes, and payment arrangements• Work closely with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies that may delay account payment• Monitor assigned accounts and prioritize collection activities to improve recovery results• Prepare and update spreadsheets and account reports in Microsoft Excel to track aging and collection performance• Apply collection procedures consistently while delivering attentive customer service during all interactions
2026-09-30T16:33:44Z

Payroll Specialist II

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
30.00 - 31.00 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.
2026-10-08T13:48:45Z

Finance Manager

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
48.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide executive-level financial leadership for a portfolio of organizations. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and governing boards, overseeing financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, audits, and long-term planning initiatives. The role also includes leading and developing finance teams, strengthening client relationships, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and boards.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and regulatory reporting efforts.</li><li>Manage and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.</li><li>Build strong stakeholder relationships and support business development activities.</li></ul>
2026-10-08T13:48:45Z

Customer Success Specialist

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Customer Success Specialist to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at supporting clients, managing high-value banking transactions, and coordinating complex loan-related activities with accuracy and professionalism. The role combines customer service, documentation oversight, and cross-functional partnership to help ensure a smooth client experience while maintaining operational and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: • Guide customers and internal partners through complex loan closing activities, ensuring each transaction progresses accurately and on schedule. • Review credit documents, commitment terms, legal paperwork, and supporting records to confirm alignment with approved structures and required conditions. • Create and validate detailed loan documentation packages for multifaceted commercial transactions involving multiple entities, facilities, and collateral types. • Coordinate due diligence items such as insurance, title materials, entity documents, appraisals, public records, and other third-party requirements needed for closing. • Manage funding logistics, settlement details, disbursements, and post-closing follow-up to support complete and accurate transaction processing. • Act as a key resource for questions related to documentation, collateral perfection, compliance expectations, and exception resolution. • Conduct secondary quality checks on closing files prepared by team members and provide clear feedback to strengthen accuracy and consistency. • Track outstanding exceptions and collaborate with servicing, collateral, and production teams to resolve issues with urgency. • Support team effectiveness by sharing knowledge, assisting with training, and contributing to procedural updates, reference tools, and process improvements. • Participate in audits, testing, compliance activities, and operational enhancement efforts, including support for system-related updates when needed.
2026-09-28T21:28:45Z

Office Manager

Houma, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Office Manager to support daily administrative operations in Houma, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who can keep the office running efficiently while handling front-desk coordination, financial tasks, and payroll support. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day office activities to ensure administrative operations run smoothly and efficiently. • Manage front desk coverage by greeting visitors, directing inquiries, and providing attentive receptionist support. • Monitor workplace inventory levels and coordinate the purchase of office materials and supplies as needed. • Keep supply storage organized and maintain adequate stock to support uninterrupted office operations. • Process accounts payable activities accurately, including reviewing invoices and preparing payments. • Support payroll administration by gathering required information and helping ensure timely processing. • Prepare billing documents and assist with invoice tracking to maintain accurate financial records. • Provide general administrative support, including organizing documents, coordinating communication, and assisting with office priorities.
2026-10-09T19:34:07Z

Finance Manager

St. James, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Plant Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis for operations in St. James, Louisiana. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, support sound decision-making, and uphold accurate reporting standards. The position also leads core accounting and closing activities while helping improve processes, controls, and overall operating efficiency. Responsibilities:• Act as the senior finance partner for site operations, offering clear analysis and practical recommendations to support business decisions.• Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, management reporting, and legal reporting processes to ensure timely and reliable financial insight.• Oversee month-end close activities and maintain strong financial controls that support accurate and compliant reporting.• Direct product cost standard management and monitor manufacturing cost performance to improve financial understanding across operations.• Ensure accounting records, financial data, and reporting practices align with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.• Coordinate interactions with external auditors and third-party service providers, ensuring efficient communication and completion of required deliverables.• Participate in site leadership discussions to identify operational risks, business impacts, and financial implications affecting performance.• Review financial and operational processes, recommend improvements, and help implement changes that increase accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.• Build productive working relationships across departments and promote a collaborative, safety-conscious work environment. Our client's long term incumbent is retiring and the company has a dynamic, well-tenured team that makes for a great working atmosphere! If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 10+ years of plant manufacturing 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!
2026-09-21T12:54:06Z

Tax Manager / Audit Lead

River Ridge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager / Audit Lead to join a public accounting firm in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position combines oversight of tax engagements with leadership on audit assignments, serving as a primary point of contact for clients while guiding staff through execution and review. The role is ideal for a licensed CPA who can manage multiple priorities, mentor team members, and deliver thoughtful service to small businesses, nonprofits, and foreign-owned entities. Responsibilities: • Lead audit engagements by overseeing staff assignments, evaluating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule. • Examine audit documentation for quality and completeness while keeping engagements aligned with deadlines and budget expectations. • Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly to client leadership and respond to questions throughout the engagement. • Guide and develop team members by providing instruction, feedback, and support on audit methods and best practices. • Oversee a group of tax clients that includes privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and foreign-owned businesses. • Review business, nonprofit, and individual tax filings prepared by staff to confirm accuracy, compliance, and consistency. • Provide clients with practical tax planning guidance and assist in addressing notices or other tax authority inquiries. • Partner with firm leadership on staffing decisions, workflow coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships across tax and audit services.
2026-09-29T16:38:44Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support a thoughtful and well-organized onboarding experience for incoming employees in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating details, guiding employees through onboarding steps, and helping teams maintain a positive first impression. The person in this role will partner across departments to keep onboarding activities on track, ensure required documentation is completed, and provide consistent support throughout the transition into the organization. Responsibilities:• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities for new employees, including timelines, scheduling, and preparation of required materials.• Lead orientation sessions that introduce new team members to the organization’s mission, workplace expectations, policies, and culture.• Guide employees through pre-employment and onboarding documentation, including forms, benefits enrollment, and related onboarding records.• Track onboarding progress for each employee and follow up on outstanding items to keep the process moving efficiently and compliantly.• Work closely with internal teams to arrange onboarding logistics such as system access, screening coordination, and day-one readiness.• Provide ongoing support to new employees during their initial transition period, answering questions and helping resolve onboarding-related issues.• Gather feedback from new team members about their onboarding experience and identify opportunities to improve the program.• Maintain accurate HRIS records and ensure onboarding practices align with applicable legal and administrative requirements.
2026-10-13T19:28:45Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead day-to-day financial operations. This role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage high-volume accounting activity, protect sensitive information, and deliver dependable results in a fast-moving setting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, solid technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to support business decisions through accurate reporting and financial analysis. Responsibilities: • Lead the accounting team and coordinate daily departmental activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and review monthly financial reporting, helping maintain reliable records and consistent close processes. • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to support timely processing and strong cash management. • Analyze financial data and develop cash flow projections to assist with operational planning and decision-making. • Evaluate existing accounting practices, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement practical process enhancements. • Maintain internal accounting guidelines and ensure procedures are followed across routine financial operations. • Oversee the preparation and submission of required tax filings and other state or federal financial reports within established deadlines. • Provide management with financial research, reporting, and analysis to support planning and business performance review. • Coordinate with banking partners, external accounting advisors, investment professionals, and related financial contacts as needed. • Contribute to additional projects such as reconciliations, purchasing support, document control, and data analysis, including occasional evening or weekend work when deadlines require it.
2026-10-05T21:03:58Z

Administrative Assistant

Metairie, LA
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Temporary / Contract
18.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to support talent acquisition activities in Metairie, Louisiana. This is a contract position designed for approximately six weeks, offering the opportunity to assist with recruiting coordination and day-to-day administrative tasks. The person in this role will help maintain an efficient hiring process while providing dependable support to the Talent Acquisition Manager. Responsibilities:• Coordinate interviews, schedules, and hiring-related communications to keep recruitment activities moving efficiently.• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition Manager by organizing documents, tracking tasks, and maintaining recruitment records.• Assist with candidate sourcing efforts across appropriate channels to help build strong talent pipelines.• Support full-cycle recruiting activities by helping manage job postings, applicant flow, and follow-up communication.• Maintain accurate hiring data and prepare status updates or reports for recruiting activities as needed.• Help promote a positive candidate experience through timely communication and effective coordination.• Assist with employer branding and recruiting outreach initiatives that strengthen visibility in the talent market.
2026-10-13T19:28:45Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations and help create a positive, well-organized employee experience for our client in Covington, Louisiana. This role will serve as a key partner to leaders and employees by providing guidance on employee matters, administering core HR programs, and maintaining accurate records and processes. The ideal candidate brings practical HR knowledge, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities across onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and policy support. Responsibilities:• Advise supervisors on performance discussions, corrective action steps, and appropriate documentation to support consistent employee management practices.• Handle employee relations matters by reviewing concerns, conducting workplace inquiries, and helping determine balanced, policy-aligned outcomes.• Maintain organized and confidential personnel documentation while ensuring HR records remain accurate and up to date.• Lead orientation for both in-office and remote employees to ensure a smooth and informed start to employment.• Oversee employee departures, including exit conversations and coordination of final pay details in partnership with internal stakeholders.• Administer benefit enrollments, annual enrollment activities, and communication with benefit providers to support employee coverage needs.• Manage leave programs and workplace accommodations, including parental leave, state-specific leave, and other protected absences in accordance with applicable requirements.• Work closely with Finance each pay cycle to provide payroll-related updates for staffing additions, employee changes, and separations.• Update HR policies and the employee handbook as legal requirements and business needs evolve, and support annual performance review and compensation planning activities.• Track key people metrics such as staffing levels, turnover, and time-to-fill, while also helping coordinate engagement, recognition, and training initiatives for employees in Covington, Louisiana and remote team members.
2026-10-16T15:44:03Z

Marketing Assistant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
16.00 - 18.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to support outreach and promotional efforts for a non-profit organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract position will help coordinate campaigns, strengthen audience engagement, and assist with event-related marketing activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing both digital communication and administrative marketing tasks. Responsibilities:• Support the planning and execution of marketing initiatives that promote programs, events, and community outreach efforts.• Assist with creating, scheduling, and monitoring email campaigns to improve engagement with target audiences.• Coordinate logistics and promotional materials for events, helping ensure activities run smoothly from preparation through follow-up.• Contribute to direct marketing efforts by organizing campaign materials, tracking responses, and maintaining accurate records.• Manage social media updates by preparing content, posting regularly, and helping maintain a consistent brand presence.• Use Microsoft Excel to organize marketing data, maintain reports, and track campaign or event performance.• Provide day-to-day administrative support for marketing activities, including timelines, materials, and communication coordination.
2026-10-14T19:23:49Z

Cost Accountant

Ocean Springs, MS
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Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insight that strengthens profitability. This role partners closely with production and leadership teams in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to evaluate cost drivers, explain performance trends, and identify practical ways to improve material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining reliable cost data. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and manage standard costs for manufactured items while ensuring core cost inputs such as bills of materials, routing details, labor assumptions, machine rates, and overhead allocations remain current and accurate. • Develop cost models for materials, labor, and production activity to support product launches, pricing discussions, quotation requests, and management decision-making. • Examine actual material consumption against expected usage, identify unfavorable trends in scrap or yield, and quantify the financial effect of waste, rejects, startup loss, and other production variances. • Review direct labor performance by comparing actual hours and spending to established standards, highlighting efficiency gaps, overtime impact, and staffing patterns that influence cost performance. • Assess machine and production efficiency by analyzing cycle times, downtime, setup activity, utilization levels, and capacity constraints to determine their effect on unit cost and output. • Prepare and interpret manufacturing variance reports across materials, labor, overhead, inventory adjustments, volume, and operational efficiency, then communicate findings and recommended actions to management. • Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and packaging, including reconciliation between inventory records and the general ledger. • Participate in physical counts and cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and recommend stronger controls for material issuance, production reporting, scrap tracking, and finished goods receipt processes. • Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or impaired inventory and provide analysis to support reserve recommendations and inventory management decisions.
2026-09-22T16:44:09Z

13 results for Communications Specialist in New Orleans, LA