<p>Robert Half is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee accounting operations and guide financial performance for a construction organization in the New Orleans area. This role will direct core financial activities such as reporting, cash oversight, budgeting, payroll governance, and job cost visibility while helping strengthen profitability through disciplined controls and sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a deep understanding of compliance, and the ability to build reliable processes that support both daily operations and long-term business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of accurate financial statements, management reports, and monthly closing activities to support executive decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee cash flow planning, daily cash position reporting, and banking relationships to maintain liquidity and support operational needs.</p><p>• Manage work-in-progress tracking and job cost reporting to provide clear visibility into project financial performance.</p><p>• Direct accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and related accounting workflows to ensure procedures are followed consistently and effectively.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls across payment processing, payroll administration, and financial approvals to reduce risk and improve accountability.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with use tax requirements and coordinate timely, accurate filings in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Develop, document, and refine accounting policies and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Support the administration and continuous improvement of accounting software, including user training, system controls, maintenance, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Conduct financial and compliance reviews before subcontractor payments are released and assist with special operational or finance-related projects as needed.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a dependable Payroll and HR Specialist to support operations for a growing team in Mandeville, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in keeping employee information accurate, administering benefits, and ensuring payroll is completed correctly and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage employee files and HR documentation, ensuring records remain complete, organized, and handled with a high level of confidentiality.</p><p>• Process weekly payroll from start to finish by reviewing time and pay data, auditing entries, and confirming accurate and timely compensation.</p><p>• Monitor payroll procedures, address discrepancies, and recommend updates that improve accuracy and compliance with company practices and legal requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate benefits administration activities, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, deductions, and communication with insurance providers.</p><p>• Reconcile benefit invoices and complete payroll-related balancing tasks to support accurate reporting and payment processing.</p><p>• Maintain employment eligibility records and other required documentation in accordance with federal and state compliance standards.</p><p>• Prepare routine and year-end HR and payroll reports, including compliance tracking, employee notices, applicant data, and benefits reporting.</p><p>• Support employee leave programs by coordinating documentation and administration for protected leave and disability-related cases.</p><p>• Answer questions from employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and HR procedures with professionalism and clarity.</p><p>• Assist with recruiting support for field positions through job posting coordination and related hiring activities.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our client's financial activities of a laboratory medical practice in Baton Rouge. This role partners closely with the Controller to maintain reliable accounting records, contribute to timely financial reporting, and help keep daily transactions running smoothly. The position also provides support across payables, invoicing, month-end processes, and selected payroll activities while upholding healthcare accounting and compliance standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by posting journal entries, updating the general ledger, and documenting routine accounting activity.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and billing functions by reviewing invoices, processing payments, and helping monitor incoming receivables.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations, variance review, and preparation of supporting schedules.</p><p>• Contribute to financial reporting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, organizing documentation, and preparing recurring reports for leadership review.</p><p>• Help ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance by maintaining complete records and following established healthcare accounting procedures.</p><p>• Perform manual data entry and reconciliation work to verify transaction accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for payroll-related activities in coordination with the Human Resources Manager when needed.</p><p>• Work closely with the Controller on day-to-day accounting operations and special projects that support the practice’s financial management.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate and property organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, producing meaningful reporting, and guiding day-to-day accounting activities across core processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to oversee detailed financial work while supporting a high standard of accuracy and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the review and processing of invoices before entry into the accounting system, ensuring coding accuracy, complete documentation, and proper record retention for coordination with property management.<br>• Maintain the company’s financial records by validating transactions, assigning entries correctly, and overseeing postings to journals, ledgers, and supporting accounting files.<br>• Prepare and review expense documentation and variance-related materials, confirming accuracy, policy compliance, and completion of required approvals before submission.<br>• Generate financial reports and analytical summaries covering areas such as cash activity, payables, receivables, and profit and loss to support operational decision-making.<br>• Keep ledgers, reconciliations, and accounting reports current, organized, and accurately summarized for internal review and ongoing financial oversight.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, helping ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency across accounting activities.<br>• Support accounts payable or accounts receivable functions as needed, including billing, cash application, budgeting support, vendor documentation, payroll-related records, and other assigned administrative tasks.<br>• Oversee additional accounting, reporting, and recordkeeping responsibilities as assigned to meet departmental and business needs.
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to oversee financial management and administrative operations for the organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, guiding budgeting, reporting, compliance, and operational improvements that support sustainable growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in complex, multi-program environments and can translate financial data into clear insights for leaders across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, sound fiscal management, and strong operational oversight.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape financial plans that advance long-term stability, organizational growth, and mission-focused outcomes.<br>• Evaluate financial results across departments, programs, and geographic areas to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting activities, audit readiness efforts, and ongoing financial analysis to support informed decision-making.<br>• Build and refine reporting tools that provide visibility into revenue, expenditures, labor costs, cash position, and overall business performance.<br>• Oversee technology-related coordination by working with system providers and internal stakeholders to improve financial and administrative workflows.<br>• Partner with teams across operations, human resources, billing, quality, and program leadership to strengthen compliance, communication, and accountability.<br>• Guide managers and regional leaders on financial expectations, purchasing practices, reporting standards, and administrative procedures.<br>• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors, banking partners, consultants, vendors, funders, and other external financial stakeholders.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an dynamic accounting leader to oversee financial reporting, technical accounting, and close operations for a fast growing organization in Baton Rouge. This role will guide a team of accounting professionals, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support the business through sound accounting insight and cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with practical leadership and a commitment to improving processes, controls, and team performance. This direct hire role offers a competitive compensation, bonus structure, and benefits plan, hybrid work schedule and opportunities for continued career growth!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate and well supported.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while creating a high-accountability environment focused on growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Review key accounting deliverables such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to maintain reporting quality.</p><p>• Interpret complex accounting matters, document conclusions in formal memos, and advise the business on the application of relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, identify weaknesses, and implement corrective actions where needed.</p><p>• Work closely with finance and operational leaders to provide accounting guidance on contracts, transactions, and business initiatives.</p><p>• Drive improvements in accounting workflows by introducing best practices, automation, and more efficient procedures.</p><p>• Lead or contribute to system implementation efforts and broader process enhancement initiatives that support scale and operational effectiveness.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and post journal entries across key accounts while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany balances to maintain reliable financial records.</p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing workbooks, reviewing account activity, and resolving variances on schedule.</p><p>• Develop management reporting analyses for balance sheet and income statement activity to help leadership understand financial performance.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related schedules and recurring payment obligations.</p><p>• Assist with internal control and compliance activities by following established accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness.</p><p>• Prepare financial statement support, cash flow information, budgets, and other reporting packages required by internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis, including department initiatives and process improvements related to accounting operations.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnered with an established non-profit organization in search of an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting. This position plays a central role in maintaining strong accounting practices, administering payroll, and ensuring day-to-day financial activities are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across departments while keeping records organized and compliant.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities, including financial recordkeeping, reporting, and oversight of internal control practices.</p><p>• Manage payroll on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employee pay, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit updates, and status changes are processed accurately.</p><p>• Review bank activity, monitor incoming payments, and support accounts receivable handling to maintain strong cash management.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, insurance-related balances, credit card statements, and other financial records to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices promptly, maintain supporting documentation, and help ensure expenditures are coded correctly and aligned with departmental budgets.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll setup for new employees and apply employee compensation updates in the payroll system in partnership with Human Resources.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports, month-end documentation, and other accounting summaries needed for leadership review and audit support.</p><p>• Track payroll-related items such as overtime, mileage, vacation usage, benefit withholdings, and accrual balances to support policy compliance.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounting files, oversee petty cash activity, and distribute financial documents or payments as needed.</p><p>• Participate in leadership and department meetings while helping address operational or financial issues as they arise.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and review journal entries across key accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other general ledger activity.</p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing reconciliations, close schedules, and related reporting documents.</p><p>• Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses to help management evaluate financial performance and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset records, depreciation calculations, and lease or recurring payment schedules to maintain complete accounting support.</p><p>• Reconcile intercompany activity and investigate variances to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance by helping maintain accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness for periodic reviews.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership.</p><p>• Take part in department initiatives and special assignments aimed at improving reporting quality and accounting operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Records Analyst to support consulting engagements focused on records and information governance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role works closely with project teams and client stakeholders to evaluate current practices, improve lifecycle controls, and help implement practical records management solutions. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys research, organization, and translating business needs into clear, compliant procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Contribute to records and information management projects from discovery through rollout and follow-up support across multiple client environments.</p><p>• Coordinate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and fact-finding activities to identify operational needs and records-related risks.</p><p>• Review collected data, summarize key findings, and help shape recommendations that are realistic, scalable, and aligned with client objectives.</p><p>• Prepare and refine records lifecycle workflows, ensuring processes remain effective as business requirements and compliance expectations change.</p><p>• Create and maintain team- or department-level procedures that reinforce adherence to established records policies.</p><p>• Research legal, regulatory, and business retention obligations and assist with the development and upkeep of retention schedules.</p><p>• Produce training documentation and support education sessions that help users adopt records management practices during client engagements.</p><p>• Assist with taxonomy and metadata efforts by organizing structures, updating documentation, and tracking stakeholder input.</p><p>• Perform physical and digital records inventories to support assessments, implementation activities, and ongoing compliance monitoring.</p><p>• Support thought leadership efforts by contributing to presentations, written content, and industry-facing knowledge sharing activities.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will conduct detailed financial analyses and modeling to support decision-making processes within the organization. You will also provide insights on financial performance, budget trends, and cost-saving opportunities to drive strategic improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in developing budgets and financial plans to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Perform pro forma analyses to assess the financial impact of new or discontinued facilities.</p><p>• Conduct moderately complex financial modeling and provide strategic recommendations based on findings.</p><p>• Collaborate with management across divisions to collect and analyze financial data.</p><p>• Create and maintain profitability metrics for various portfolios and business lines.</p><p>• Analyze branch profitability models and prepare comprehensive management review packages.</p><p>• Lead initiatives related to budgeting and capital project tracking within the division.</p><p>• Administer and support incentive plans, including determining payouts and providing detailed analyses.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local banking regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743 Thank you!</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with experience in the Affordable Housing industry to perform administrative operations for a nonprofit organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can coordinate information, communicate effectively with staff and vendors, and keep multiple priorities organized in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help strengthen day-to-day Housing Specialist activities through strong customer service, documentation, and follow-through.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate LIHTC activities by preparing requests, following up with tenants, monitoring eligibility status, and helping maintain policy compliance.</p><p>• Provide administrative support for departmental initiatives by organizing records, tracking milestones, and assisting with communication among internal stakeholders and external partners.</p><p>• Maintain strong communication ensuring updates are accurate, timely, and well presented.</p><p>• Create, submit, and monitor service tickets while keeping clear records and providing status updates to employees as issues move toward resolution.</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact between the property, tenant and case management team and agency staff, helping ensure inquiries are handled appropriately and responses are communicated promptly.</p><p>• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other business documents using Microsoft Office applications to support departmental operations.</p><p>• Manage email communication, scheduling needs, and routine administrative coordination to help the department stay organized and responsive.</p><p>• Assist with phone coverage and information gathering by handling inbound and outbound calls with accuracy and care.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support core people operations for a hospitality organization in Jefferson, Louisiana. This position will oversee day-to-day human resources activities while helping maintain accurate records, support employee relations, and contribute to efficient administrative processes. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational judgment, confidence working with financial and reporting tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer daily human resources activities, including employee documentation, record maintenance, and coordination of routine HR processes.</p><p>• Support hiring and onboarding efforts by organizing candidate information, preparing employment paperwork, and helping new team members transition into their roles.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related and employee data reporting by maintaining accurate information in spreadsheets and internal systems.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to address employee questions, reinforce workplace policies, and help resolve routine personnel matters.</p><p>• Prepare and track HR metrics, financial summaries, and administrative reports using Microsoft Excel and related systems.</p><p>• Coordinate benefits and leave administration tasks, ensuring updates are processed accurately and within established timelines.</p><p>• Maintain organized personnel files and support compliance with company policies and applicable employment requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to cross-functional administrative support that may include reconciliation, receivables tracking, and documentation within accounting platforms such as Great Plains.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity with a fast growing company with a hard-working and dedicated team who take care of each other. If you have 2+ years as a full cycle Human Resources Generalist with strong recruiting experience, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Systems Administrator to join our team in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. In this onsite role, you will oversee the installation, security, and maintenance of network, server, and PC environments, ensuring seamless and secure operations. This position is integral to maintaining high-performing systems and supporting internal users effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Install, configure, and maintain servers, virtual environments, and network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Manage and support network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, while implementing robust security measures.<br>• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues to minimize downtime.<br>• Apply updates, patches, and backups to servers while implementing disaster recovery protocols.<br>• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange, including user account management.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation of hardware, software, and network configurations.<br>• Provide hands-on technical support and training to internal users, addressing their IT needs.<br>• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices for network operations.
<p>Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance.</p><p>• Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness.</p><p>• Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments.</p><p>• Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities.</p><p>• Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support finance activities at a manufacturing site. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who can turn operational data into clear financial insight, contribute to planning activities, and communicate findings effectively to site leadership. The position works closely with plant and finance partners in a fast-moving environment where sound judgment, strong organization, and confident collaboration are essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain recurring financial and operational reports that help site leadership monitor business performance and key cost drivers.</p><p>• Evaluate plant results, investigate variances and patterns, and translate findings into practical recommendations for management decision-making.</p><p>• Support forecasting, annual budgeting, and financial planning activities by gathering inputs, validating assumptions, and preparing analysis for review.</p><p>• Present financial trends, performance insights, and risk areas to cross-functional leaders in a clear and concise manner.</p><p>• Assist with month-end responsibilities, including journal entry preparation, reporting support, and review of site-level financial activity.</p><p>• Partner with the controller and local operations leaders to strengthen reporting processes, improve documentation, and enhance overall efficiency.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal control standards across daily, weekly, and monthly finance tasks.</p><p>• Research financial transactions, assess appropriate accounting treatment, and complete ad hoc analysis to support business initiatives and special projects.</p>