Entry Level Accountant Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Entry Level Accountant

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Our client is expanding their team due to growth for an entry level Staff Accountant to join this well-tenured group in a very stable company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of accounts payabale and financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the department head to understand and ensure accuracy of all Accounts Payable and financial reporting activity</li><li>Assist in preparation and distribution of financial statements</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting</li><li>0 - 2 years' experience in accounting</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel</li></ul>Our client is interviewing immediately and hopes to hire before the end of the month. If you have a 4-year accounting degree, a strong internship or some public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this is a great role on the Northshore! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis to discuss it at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a financial services team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys detailed transactional work, brings strong reconciliation expertise, and can contribute across core accounting activities. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday, along with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time. Responsibilities:• Perform high-volume account, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting trial balance activity.• Assist with month-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results.• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to track transactions, verify payment activity, and support smooth accounting operations.• Review financial statements and profit and loss activity to identify variances, confirm accuracy, and support reporting needs.• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to analyze transactions and maintain reliable accounting records.• Support banking-related processes, including payment and wire activity, with close attention to control and documentation requirements.• Take on additional accounting duties as the role evolves, contributing to broader team support and long-term growth opportunities. This is a fast-paced, small office setting so we need a hands on Senior Accountant with great interpersonal skills to to multi-task and work closely with the local and regional teams. If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of full cycle accounting (banking industry experience is a plus!), for confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a financial services organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is confident handling high-volume reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting core accounting operations with precision. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with accounting leadership, contribute to month-end activities, and expand into broader responsibilities over time. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed account, cash, and bank reconciliations while investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate general ledger activity and reliable financial reporting. • Assist with month-end close by reviewing balances, validating transactions, and ensuring supporting documentation is complete. • Work with accounts payable processes to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with internal controls. • Analyze trial balance activity and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. • Review financial data to support the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and profit and loss reporting. • Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to ensure transactions are classified properly across accounts. • Support banking-related accounting activity, including payment and wire transactions, with attention to detail and accuracy. • Take on additional accounting assignments as the role evolves, providing ongoing support to the Controller and broader finance team.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and compliance efforts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including tax support, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.• Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for an import/export organization in Louisiana. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help keep payment processes on track while partnering with internal teams to maintain timely and reliable accounts payable support. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm supporting details, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting system. • Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms. • Prepare and coordinate check runs, verifying payment information and resolving discrepancies before release. • Maintain organized payment records and documentation to support reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness. • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research invoice questions, payment status updates, and account issues. • Monitor invoice workflow from receipt through approval and payment, following up as needed to prevent delays. • Assist with identifying and correcting billing inconsistencies, duplicate submissions, or missing approvals within the payable process.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
17 - 19 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a Contract to Permanent role. This position supports daily payment operations by reviewing invoices, organizing documentation, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling high-volume transactional work while meeting deadlines. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing • Assign the correct accounting codes to vendor invoices and enter payment data into the system • Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time • Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation for tracking and audit purposes • Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal departments • Monitor payment activity and help keep accounts payable transactions current and accurate
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 48 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join a team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will guide core accounting operations, support timely and accurate financial reporting, and help strengthen the reliability of day-to-day financial processes. The role is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who can balance detailed transactional oversight with team leadership, analysis, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables oversight, fixed assets, project-related accounting, and intercompany transactions to maintain accurate financial records. • Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles by coordinating deadlines, reviewing key entries, and ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on time. • Prepare and evaluate journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. • Produce recurring financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement packages, for leadership review and corporate consolidation. • Analyze revenue, cost activity, and account fluctuations, investigate unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies between operational records and the general ledger. • Partner with the accounts payable function and treasury-related stakeholders to review cash needs, payment activity, wire schedules, and disbursement support documentation. • Supervise and mentor three accounting team members by assigning work, reviewing output, reinforcing procedures, and promoting accountability and career growth. • Coordinate audit support by compiling schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation while helping maintain strong internal controls and organized financial records. • Research tax and accounting matters, recommend practical resolutions to the Controller, and contribute to improvements in reporting, controls, automation, and workflow efficiency.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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