<p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a Baton Rouge, Louisiana team in a Contract to permanent role. This position focuses on strengthening payroll and workforce program compliance by reviewing data, supporting audits, and helping maintain accurate reporting across compensation, timekeeping, tax, and programs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid understanding of payroll regulations, and the confidence to work across departments to reduce risk and improve operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine payroll, compensation, timekeeping, and workforce program information to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring corrective action.</p><p>• Produce reports, scorecards, and dashboard insights that help leaders monitor compliance exposure and improve process effectiveness.</p><p>• Perform internal reviews of payroll activity, compensation-related data, work authorization arrangements, education assistance programs, and eligibility for forgiveness initiatives.</p><p>• Track updates to federal, state, and local requirements affecting payroll, tax treatment, and employee assistance programs, then help translate those changes into practical controls and procedures.</p><p>• Maintain organized audit support, reconciliations, compliance records, and reporting documentation to support governance and financial accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and operational teams to validate data integrity and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training materials for managers and stakeholders on payroll compliance expectations, policy requirements, and program administration.</p><p>• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and reduce compliance risk across payroll operations.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting operations and strengthen financial discipline for our Baton Rouge, Louisiana team. This role leads the close process, supports cash management, and helps ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and reliable internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-moving IT software environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing reconciliations, recording accruals, and producing financial statements with variance commentary for finance leadership.<br>• Oversee the general ledger structure and chart of accounts, including user permissions, periodic access reviews, and support for data backup and recovery practices.<br>• Maintain accounting policies and internal control procedures that promote compliance, proper segregation of duties, and independent review of key account balances.<br>• Support treasury activities by monitoring daily cash positions, completing bank reconciliations, and contributing to short-term cash flow forecasting.<br>• Review payroll-related activity before processing and reconcile payroll, benefits, retirement contributions, commissions, and bonus accruals to the general ledger.<br>• Prepare and record technical accounting transactions, including lease accounting entries and required remeasurements under applicable standards.<br>• Assist with lender, investor, audit, and tax reporting by preparing schedules, tracking required calculations, coordinating documentation, and supporting filing deadlines.<br>• Partner with department leaders to monitor spending against budget, contribute to forecasting activities, and provide financial insight that supports informed decision-making.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting work through approved AI tools and contribute to system-related improvement initiatives when needed.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables oversight, fixed assets, project-related accounting, and intercompany transactions to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles by coordinating deadlines, reviewing key entries, and ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare and evaluate journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Produce recurring financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement packages, for leadership review and corporate consolidation.<br>• Analyze revenue, cost activity, and account fluctuations, investigate unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies between operational records and the general ledger.<br>• Partner with the accounts payable function and treasury-related stakeholders to review cash needs, payment activity, wire schedules, and disbursement support documentation.<br>• Supervise and mentor three accounting team members by assigning work, reviewing output, reinforcing procedures, and promoting accountability and career growth.<br>• Coordinate audit support by compiling schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation while helping maintain strong internal controls and organized financial records.<br>• Research tax and accounting matters, recommend practical resolutions to the Controller, and contribute to improvements in reporting, controls, automation, and workflow efficiency.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing construction organization. This role is ideal for a driven, detail-oriented finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-moving paced. The successful candidate will guide core financial processes, support business planning, and partner with leadership to strengthen reporting accuracy and operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger management, payables, receivables, billing, and cost tracking functions.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes to ensure timely reporting and accurate financial results.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into company performance and support executive decision-making.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing trends, monitoring variances, and helping leadership plan for future growth.</p><p>• Manage construction-related accounting matters, including job costing and revenue tracking, to maintain strong financial control across projects.</p><p>• Support tax-related financial activities by coordinating documentation, reviewing relevant data, and working with external advisors when needed.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff, setting expectations, reviewing work, and fostering a collaborative, accountable team environment.</p><p>• Maintain and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial workflows to support efficiency and accuracy in a changing business environment.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead audit engagements by overseeing staff assignments, evaluating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Examine audit documentation for quality and completeness while keeping engagements aligned with deadlines and budget expectations.<br>• Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly to client leadership and respond to questions throughout the engagement.<br>• Guide and develop team members by providing instruction, feedback, and support on audit methods and best practices.<br>• Oversee a group of tax clients that includes privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and foreign-owned businesses.<br>• Review business, nonprofit, and individual tax filings prepared by staff to confirm accuracy, compliance, and consistency.<br>• Provide clients with practical tax planning guidance and assist in addressing notices or other tax authority inquiries.<br>• Partner with firm leadership on staffing decisions, workflow coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships across tax and audit services.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed account, cash, and bank reconciliations while investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate general ledger activity and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Assist with month-end close by reviewing balances, validating transactions, and ensuring supporting documentation is complete.<br>• Work with accounts payable processes to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with internal controls.<br>• Analyze trial balance activity and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Review financial data to support the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and profit and loss reporting.<br>• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to ensure transactions are classified properly across accounts.<br>• Support banking-related accounting activity, including payment and wire transactions, with attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Take on additional accounting assignments as the role evolves, providing ongoing support to the Controller and broader finance team.
We are looking for an organized Inventory Clerk to support inventory accuracy and material flow operations in Bridge City, Louisiana. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with inventory records, purchase documentation, and routine stock verification in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to daily inventory control, support physical count activities, and help maintain reliable transaction records across warehouse and assembly line operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor inventory movements and maintain accurate stock records for materials, parts, and company assets.<br>• Perform routine cycle counts and assist with full annual physical inventory activities to verify on-hand quantities.<br>• Support assembly line inventory needs by tracking material usage and helping prevent shortages or discrepancies.<br>• Process purchase order-related inventory transactions and ensure receiving documentation is recorded correctly.<br>• Enter invoice details and help reconcile goods receipt and invoice receipt records for accuracy.<br>• Investigate inventory variances and work with internal teams to correct mismatched counts or documentation issues.<br>• Maintain organized inventory files, reports, and transaction logs to support audits and operational reporting.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to update spreadsheets, track inventory data, and prepare count summaries.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide customers and internal partners through complex loan closing activities, ensuring each transaction progresses accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review credit documents, commitment terms, legal paperwork, and supporting records to confirm alignment with approved structures and required conditions.<br>• Create and validate detailed loan documentation packages for multifaceted commercial transactions involving multiple entities, facilities, and collateral types.<br>• Coordinate due diligence items such as insurance, title materials, entity documents, appraisals, public records, and other third-party requirements needed for closing.<br>• Manage funding logistics, settlement details, disbursements, and post-closing follow-up to support complete and accurate transaction processing.<br>• Act as a key resource for questions related to documentation, collateral perfection, compliance expectations, and exception resolution.<br>• Conduct secondary quality checks on closing files prepared by team members and provide clear feedback to strengthen accuracy and consistency.<br>• Track outstanding exceptions and collaborate with servicing, collateral, and production teams to resolve issues with urgency.<br>• Support team effectiveness by sharing knowledge, assisting with training, and contributing to procedural updates, reference tools, and process improvements.<br>• Participate in audits, testing, compliance activities, and operational enhancement efforts, including support for system-related updates when needed.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform high-volume account, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting trial balance activity.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results.</p><p>• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to track transactions, verify payment activity, and support smooth accounting operations.</p><p>• Review financial statements and profit and loss activity to identify variances, confirm accuracy, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to analyze transactions and maintain reliable accounting records.</p><p>• Support banking-related processes, including payment and wire activity, with close attention to control and documentation requirements.</p><p>• Take on additional accounting duties as the role evolves, contributing to broader team support and long-term growth opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounting team and coordinate daily departmental activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting, helping maintain reliable records and consistent close processes.<br>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to support timely processing and strong cash management.<br>• Analyze financial data and develop cash flow projections to assist with operational planning and decision-making.<br>• Evaluate existing accounting practices, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement practical process enhancements.<br>• Maintain internal accounting guidelines and ensure procedures are followed across routine financial operations.<br>• Oversee the preparation and submission of required tax filings and other state or federal financial reports within established deadlines.<br>• Provide management with financial research, reporting, and analysis to support planning and business performance review.<br>• Coordinate with banking partners, external accounting advisors, investment professionals, and related financial contacts as needed.<br>• Contribute to additional projects such as reconciliations, purchasing support, document control, and data analysis, including occasional evening or weekend work when deadlines require it.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.</p><p>• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.</p><p>• Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.</p><p>• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.</p>
<p>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. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><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><p>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!</p>