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13 results for Forensic Accountant in New Orleans, LA

Accounting Specialist

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization in Harahan, Louisiana. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who is confident managing both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate financial records. The role requires strong follow-through, comfort working with accounting software and Excel, and the ability to keep billing and reconciliation activities organized and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Manage incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare vendor payments in a timely manner.• Oversee accounts receivable activity by issuing invoices, applying payments, and following up on outstanding balances.• Perform regular reconciliations for vendor accounts, customer accounts, and general accounting records to maintain accuracy.• Review credit card transactions, record charges and receipts, and ensure payments are properly posted.• Resolve billing discrepancies by researching account activity and coordinating with internal teams or external contacts as needed.• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate any variances to ensure account balances are correct.• Maintain accurate accounting documentation and update financial records within Sage software and related systems.• Use Microsoft Excel to track transactions, organize supporting data, and prepare routine accounting reports.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Senior Statutory Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Statutory Accountant to strengthen financial reporting operations and support a growing organization in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate books, preparing statutory reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across reporting cycles and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and resolving discrepancies to keep financial records accurate and complete.• Produce financial statements and supporting analyses by evaluating account activity, identifying trends, and summarizing key reporting data.• Prepare and monitor balance sheet and income statement reporting to support statutory accounting requirements and leadership review.• Record and organize accounting activity with clear documentation that supports audit readiness and internal transparency.• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end statutory close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting deliverables.• Compile schedules and financial information needed by external tax advisors and auditors during review and filing cycles.• Apply financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards to maintain compliance across all reporting activities.• Assist with reconciliations across cash, balance sheet, and other key accounts to verify completeness and accuracy of reported results. For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will support core accounting operations, contribute to timely financial reporting, and partner with leadership to maintain accurate records across the general ledger. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing routine accounting work with analysis, process support, and special projects. Responsibilities: • Record and review journal entries while reconciling key accounts such as cash, prepaid balances, payroll, and other general ledger activity. • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing schedules, verifying account activity, and helping complete financial close documentation. • Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses that help management understand operating results and financial trends. • Maintain fixed asset records, track depreciation activity, and reconcile related balances to ensure accurate reporting. • Administer recurring entries, intercompany transactions, and related reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through. • Assist with internal control compliance by supporting accounting procedures, preparing audit-ready documentation, and coordinating with external auditors during reviews and annual audits. • Develop financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other reports that present accounting data in a clear and meaningful format. • Contribute to departmental initiatives and complete ad hoc reporting or special assignments as business needs evolve.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accountant II

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 29.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant II to support the financial administration of research awards in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who understands post-award accounting, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and can manage assigned work independently from start to finish. The person in this role will help ensure grant-related expenses, billing activity, and financial records are accurate, compliant, and well monitored while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the financial management of sponsored awards after funding is secured, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in accordance with grant terms. • Partner with researchers, departmental personnel, pre-award teams, and external funding contacts to address questions, resolve issues, and keep financial activity aligned with award requirements. • Track invoices and payment activity, following up as needed to support timely collection and accurate accounts receivable processing. • Review spending on assigned awards to confirm costs are appropriate, properly documented, and allowable under sponsor guidelines. • Analyze grant expenditures and financial trends to identify concerns, clarify variances, and support sound decision-making. • Prepare and maintain accounting records, including reconciliations and journal-related activity, to preserve the accuracy of award finances. • Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and data analysis functions to organize financial information and produce meaningful reporting. • Take ownership of assigned responsibilities with limited oversight while working cooperatively with colleagues in a team-focused environment. • Share knowledge, provide support to peers, and contribute to a collaborative culture built on openness, accountability, and mutual respect.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting for multiple entities in Metairie, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in month-end close activities, statement preparation, account analysis, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines with accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities: • Record and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries each month to maintain accurate financial records across assigned entities. • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring results are complete, timely, and ready for internal review. • Review balance sheet activity and perform account analysis to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support period-end close. • Complete a variety of reconciliations, including general ledger and bank-related accounts, and investigate outstanding items as needed. • Organize and upload monthly accounting documentation, including work papers, financial reports, and manual entries, into the designated document management system. • Compile workers' compensation reporting data and submit required information for insurance-related coverage and audit support. • Produce quarterly and annual insurance company statements in accordance with reporting deadlines and filing requirements. • Prepare consolidated annual reporting packages and coordinate required submissions for external rating and regulatory organizations. • Assist with additional accounting assignments and ad hoc reporting needs to support the finance team.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • 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. • Maintain the company’s financial records by validating transactions, assigning entries correctly, and overseeing postings to journals, ledgers, and supporting accounting files. • Prepare and review expense documentation and variance-related materials, confirming accuracy, policy compliance, and completion of required approvals before submission. • Generate financial reports and analytical summaries covering areas such as cash activity, payables, receivables, and profit and loss to support operational decision-making. • Keep ledgers, reconciliations, and accounting reports current, organized, and accurately summarized for internal review and ongoing financial oversight. • Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, helping ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency across accounting activities. • 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. • Oversee additional accounting, reporting, and recordkeeping responsibilities as assigned to meet departmental and business needs.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29.45 - 34.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a higher education organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute across the full accounting cycle. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while helping ensure timely and reliable financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity. • Lead key portions of the month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial reporting. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure balances are complete and accurate. • Reconcile bank accounts regularly and resolve outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders. • Assist with full-cycle accounting activities, including recording transactions and supporting financial statement preparation. • Review financial data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal accounting standards. • Support audits and reporting requests by organizing documentation and responding to accounting inquiries.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

CFO

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 230000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our client's organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This role requires a dynamic leader with expertise in accounting, financial management, and strategic oversight across multiple business entities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to manage complex financial processes while providing valuable insights to drive business growth. Responsibilities:• Manage accounting functions and oversee controllers for various business entities, including dealerships and property holdings.• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.• Monitor cash flow, intercompany transactions, and bank balances to maintain financial stability.• Collaborate with external CPAs to ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely filing of corporate, partnership, and property-related tax returns.• Review and manage contracts such as property leases, vendor agreements, and loan documents, identifying potential financial or legal risks.• Administer insurance policies, including property, liability, and auto coverage, while handling renewals and claims.• Oversee real estate operations, including income tracking, property tax management, and capital improvements.• Provide strategic financial analysis to support decision-making related to business expansions, acquisitions, and other opportunities.• Lead and develop accounting and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and precision.• Optimize internal processes and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Assistant Accounting Manager

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff or Senior Accountant ready to take ownership of a essential process to join a transport organization in Covington, Louisiana. This role supports financial accuracy, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance while helping maintain strong controls across accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings solid technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to contribute to both day-to-day processes and month-end reporting. Responsibilities:• Safeguard company resources by evaluating accounting controls, identifying risks, and helping ensure financial records remain accurate and complete.• Oversee core accounting activities and support departmental operations, including transaction workflows, internal controls, and adherence to established procedures.• Track daily cash balances and coordinate cash management activities to help maintain adequate liquidity for business operations.• Prepare or support the completion of tax filings, including income, sales, property, and state-related returns, with attention to accuracy and timeliness.• Partner with leadership on month-end close tasks such as reconciliations, financial statement review, forecasting support, budget tracking, and fixed asset accounting.• Monitor business practices for compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies, and raise concerns when corrective action is needed.• Evaluate credit requests and recommend or approve appropriate credit limits based on company guidelines and financial considerations.• Assist with audit readiness by compiling schedules, preparing requested documentation, and supporting reporting needs during audit and risk review activities.• Provide guidance to assigned team members, including coaching, training support, scheduling input, and performance feedback when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone at the Staff or Senior accountant level who want to manage an important process that bridges the accounting and analyis team directly to the operational needs and suppport of the division. This role is ideal for someone who likes frequent requests for a variety of information and enjoys data mining the system to produce ad hoc reports that allows the decision makers to plan the best path for their team. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting project-based cost tracking, and providing insight into budgets, cash flow, and overall business performance. The role is primarily in person with a hybrid schedule option, requiring regular on-site presence multiple days each week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support reliable financial operations.• Lead project financial tracking by managing job cost records, billing activity, and supporting schedules tied to revenue and contract performance.• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, including operating, payroll, and project-related accounts.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and evaluate results to identify trends, issues, and areas requiring follow-up.• Build, update, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections while reviewing variances against actual performance.• Maintain cost and budget data within NetSuite and ensure financial information remains current, organized, and decision-ready.• Record payroll-related journal entries for compensation, taxes, and benefits accruals with a high level of accuracy.• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax obligations and support timely filings and documentation.• Provide guidance to accounting team members through training, oversight, and ongoing performance support.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will support day-to-day financial operations by keeping records accurate, organized, and up to date across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on bookkeeping experience, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to produce reliable financial information for business decision-making. Responsibilities: • Build and maintain an organized bookkeeping framework, including account structures and consistent financial recordkeeping practices. • Review daily financial activity, assign transactions to the correct accounts, and enter postings with accuracy and timeliness. • Reconcile account balances regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure records align with supporting documentation. • Oversee the general ledger by keeping entries current, balanced, and properly classified. • Preserve audit-ready financial documentation through systematic filing and record retention practices. • Compile and prepare financial reports by gathering account data, evaluating results, and summarizing key figures. • Create customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits to support accurate accounts receivable management. • Assist with accounts payable and other routine bookkeeping tasks as needed to support overall accounting operations.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Belle Chasse, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a contract assignment in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and help keep financial reporting on track. The right candidate will be comfortable working across payables, receivables, reconciliations, payroll support, and spreadsheet-based analysis in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate financial records by processing routine bookkeeping transactions and keeping supporting documentation organized. • Oversee incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring vendor invoices are handled promptly and customer accounts are monitored for timely collection. • Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently. • Assist with payroll-related recordkeeping and verify compensation data for completeness and accuracy before processing. • Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to track activity, prepare reports, and support daily accounting operations. • Review financial entries for accuracy and help prepare documentation needed for audits and internal reviews. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to clarify payment details, account questions, and outstanding balances.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z