<p>Robert Half is partnered with a fast growing Houma industrial services company in search of an experienced and motivated Director of Accounting & Administration. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the company’s financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance, while driving strategic financial initiatives that align with organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational excellence with strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant standards.</p><p>• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial health to optimize resource allocation and performance.</p><p>• Supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes and maintain strong internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate tax filings, compliance reporting, and external audits with relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with external partners, such as banks, auditors, and tax advisors, to maintain strong and effective relationships.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager to oversee the financial and payroll operations within our hospitality organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across payroll and accounting functions while leading a team and collaborating with multiple departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive payroll operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Oversee accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment schedules, and reconciliations.<br>• Review and authorize payroll entries, journal entries, and financial reconciliations to maintain accuracy.<br>• Maintain and organize payroll records, reports, and audits to meet compliance and financial standards.<br>• Lead and mentor team members, fostering growth and high performance.<br>• Collaborate with HR to integrate employee data, benefits, and timekeeping systems.<br>• Drive process improvements and implement automation to optimize accounting and payroll workflows.<br>• Partner with auditors during internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with established controls.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for management review.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees while upholding strong financial controls.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to oversee critical functions within accounts receivable and collections. This is a contract position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule- primarily remote, while managing collections and resolving customer billing issues. The role involves strategic cash management, reporting, and interaction with clients to address escalated concerns.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help guide a team of collectors to achieve accounts receivable targets and maintain efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor cash management and bad debt reserves to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare accounts receivable reports and ensure compliance with organizational standards.</p><p>• Handle escalated billing and collections issues by interacting directly with customers.</p><p>• Conduct business-to-business collections activities and maintain strong client relationships.</p><p>• Provide support for month-end close activities related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Analyze aging reports to identify and address overdue accounts.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and improve accounts receivable metrics.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis.</p><p>• Implement strategies to improve collections and reduce outstanding balances.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a dynamic team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract to permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for growth within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency of the Accounts Payable process, supporting financial operations, and maintaining compliance with company policies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the administrative and clerical tasks within the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely execution of daily financial processes while adhering to company policies.</p><p>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners.</p><p>• Assist with both internal and external audit processes as required.</p><p>• Open, organize, and distribute departmental mail on a daily basis.</p><p>• Sort, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and relevant financial documents.</p><p>• Verify, record, and process checks, including overseeing expedited handling when necessary.</p><p>• Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Accounting Manager.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Compensation Manager or Analyst for a client in New Orleans. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and administering compensation programs that align with organizational goals and ensure compliance with both internal standards and government regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, a commitment to equity, and a passion for optimizing compensation strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate and analyze job descriptions to determine market value and ensure alignment with industry benchmarks.</p><p>• Propose and negotiate salary adjustments for promotions, reclassifications, equity adjustments, and retention purposes.</p><p>• Assess and update salary structures to maintain alignment with current market trends and organizational needs.</p><p>• Conduct pay analyses to determine eligibility for additional compensation based on objective criteria.</p><p>• Participate in external salary surveys to ensure competitive positioning of the University’s compensation strategy.</p><p>• Audit employee statuses and salary grades to ensure consistency and compliance across similar roles.</p><p>• Review existing compensation programs and contribute to the development of enhancements to improve effectiveness and equity.</p><p>• Design and deliver training sessions and communications on compensation policies and procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR colleagues to integrate and streamline processes for improved service delivery.</p>
<p>We are working with a client in Baton Rouge looking for a Human Resources and Payroll Administrator. This role is responsible for managing and executing payroll processes, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR functions to ensure compliance and efficiency. This role serves as a key liaison between HR, Finance, and employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll and HR administration.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>Payroll Administration:</p><p>Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation for audits and reporting.</p><p>Handle payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings.</p><p>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve discrepancies.</p><p><br></p><p>HR Support:</p><p>Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems.</p><p>Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation and exit interviews.</p><p>Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and terminations.</p><p>Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.</p><p>Generate HR reports and support data analysis for decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Compliance & Reporting:</p><p>Prepare and submit required payroll and HR reports to government agencies.</p><p>Assist with internal and external audits.</p><p>Stay current with changes in payroll and employment laws.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>2+ years of experience in payroll and HR administration.</p><p>Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto) and HRIS systems.</p><p>Strong understanding of payroll regulations and labor laws.</p><p>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.</p><p>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</p><p>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Public Tax Manager to join our client's public accounting team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the review of various tax returns while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in public accounting who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofits to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to less experienced staff and accountants to enhance the quality of tax preparation.</p><p>• Assist in preparing complex tax returns when necessary, focusing on high-value clients.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients to address tax-related inquiries and ensure timely submission of required documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with partners and senior team members to manage workflow and meet critical deadlines.</p><p>• Utilize advanced tax software tools to streamline the review process and maintain thorough documentation.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes to tax laws and regulations to ensure all returns are compliant.</p><p>• Support the team in maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency during peak tax season.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of best practices and process improvements within the tax department.</p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to revenue accounting and billing processes for software and product lines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and possess a proactive approach to improving systems and processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly client billing and revenue accounting tasks for the software product line.<br>• Record supplier invoices for both U.S. and international subsidiaries.<br>• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including intercompany transactions and revenue accruals.<br>• Conduct meticulous balance sheet reconciliations and analyze financial data for accuracy.<br>• Review client and supplier contracts to ensure compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Collaborate with clients and suppliers to address inquiries and resolve issues.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and support business objectives.<br>• Assist in preparing deliverables for external audits and documenting internal processes.<br>• Monitor adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures.<br>• Support special projects and ad hoc financial reporting as required.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. You will also be responsible for supervising the accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with expertise in general ledger management and reconciliations to make a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post accurate journal entries to ensure proper financial documentation.</p><p>• Perform regular account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing necessary financial reports.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making and compliance.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to established accounting principles and company policies.</p><p>• Utilize Abila MIP software for financial management tasks and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: AWS Infrastructure Engineer – OpenShift (Remote, Contract)</strong></p><p> <strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 6 months (with potential for extension)</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Client based in New Orleans, LA)</p><p> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>AWS Infrastructure Engineer</strong> with expertise in <strong>Red Hat OpenShift</strong> to join a dynamic team supporting enterprise cloud initiatives for a major electric utility. This is a remote contract role with the potential for extension, offering the opportunity to lead infrastructure design and automation efforts in a regulated, mission-critical environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Architect, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift clusters on AWS using user-provisioned infrastructure (UPI).</li><li>Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure provisioning and secure application deployment.</li><li>Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, FISMA, and internal cybersecurity standards.</li><li>Build and maintain scalable, resilient AWS environments (VPCs, EC2, IAM, Route 53, Load Balancers, CloudWatch, S3, etc.).</li><li>Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.</li><li>Integrate OpenShift with AWS services to enhance observability, performance, and security.</li><li>Implement disaster recovery and backup strategies aligned with utility operational requirements.</li><li>Define and enforce network and security controls for regulated environments.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize workloads using containers and microservices.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in infrastructure automation.</li><li>Maintain detailed architecture documentation and compliance evidence for audits.</li><li>Participate in incident response and root cause analysis activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment by managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving process improvements. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to grow your career, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post monthly journal entries while maintaining accurate general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Conduct thorough financial analyses and variance reviews to ensure the accuracy of financial results.</p><p>• Reconcile complex accounts and develop models to support journal entries and financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal controls, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and contribute to the development of improved procedural controls.</p><p>• Collaborate with various business units to resolve financial discrepancies and support organizational objectives.</p><p>• Identify and implement opportunities for improving financial and operational processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support decision-making by leadership.</p><p>• Support audits by providing required documentation and addressing inquiries from auditors.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. In this short-term contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy of payments and invoice processing. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization within the import/export industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and verify invoices for accuracy and proper coding.</p><p>• Conduct regular check runs to ensure timely payments to vendors.</p><p>• Match purchase orders and invoices using a three-way matching process.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of transactions through numeric data entry.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies in invoice processing.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for accounts payable.</p><p>• Monitor and track outstanding payments and communicate with vendors as needed.</p><p>• Review and reconcile accounts payable reports to maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close processes related to accounts payable.</p><p>• Provide support for audits by preparing necessary documentation.</p>
