<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff or Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a transport organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and process incoming invoices with accurate account coding and proper documentation.</p><p>• Support weekly payment activities by preparing items for disbursement and helping ensure timely check runs.</p><p>• Gather employee expense submissions, verify coding accuracy, and coordinate follow-up on missing or incomplete information.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records and update accounting documentation to support daily operations and reporting needs.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries each month and ensure supporting schedules are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Contribute to the month-end close by assisting with financial statement preparation and related closing tasks.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit readiness by compiling requested materials, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing exceptions.</p><p>• Provide support for tax-related filings, including federal, state, local, and other required returns as needed.</p><p>• Perform additional accounting assignments to help the team meet operational and reporting deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client wants to interview immediately so if you have an accounting degree and 3 years of corporate accountin or 1 year of public accounting audit experience, please apply and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager with banking experience to lead accounting operations for a credit union in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position oversees financial controls, reporting accuracy, budgeting support, and investment-related financial oversight while helping maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory expectations. The role also provides leadership to the accounting team and partners closely with senior finance leadership on analysis, forecasting, and key financial initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate execution of core processes and alignment with applicable federal and state requirements.</p><p>• Supervise the Accounting Department by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching team members, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development.</p><p>• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, recordkeeping practices, and departmental procedures that protect assets and support dependable financial information.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity and related financial records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports that clearly communicate the organization’s financial position and operating results.</p><p>• Support the Chief Financial Officer with annual budgeting, ongoing budget monitoring, projections, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Direct cost accounting activities and develop statistical and operational reporting that supports informed business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners to facilitate reviews and demonstrate compliance with GAAP and credit union regulations.</p><p>• Assist with oversight of the investment portfolio and contribute to asset liability management and related financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain working knowledge of the credit union’s data processing environment, including operational capabilities, maintenance needs, upgrades, and reporting outputs.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide accurate financial reporting for our client in the Greater Houma Area. This position will play an important role in maintaining financial records, supporting lending-related documentation, and contributing to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, solid Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple levels of the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop timely and accurate financial statements that support leadership decision-making and ongoing business operations.</p><p>• Compile and submit documentation packages required by banking partners to satisfy reporting and compliance obligations.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding loan activity, maintain related records, and help ensure all financing requirements are tracked appropriately.</p><p>• Build financial forecasts and projections to assist with planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting the annual audit process.</p><p>• Record and review journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparation support and related financial documentation.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen financial reporting, and support forecasting that guides business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work effectively in an environment using Business Central, with implementation experience considered an advantage.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.<br>• Prepare management reports and financial analyses that highlight performance trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Develop and refine forecasts, budgets, and variance reporting to support planning and operational decision-making.<br>• Maintain strong accounting controls, documentation practices, and organized financial records across the department.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools to analyze large data sets, build models, and improve reporting efficiency.<br>• Partner with leadership to monitor cash flow, expenses, and overall financial performance.<br>• Support system-related accounting initiatives within Business Central, including implementation-related activities when needed.<br>• Oversee document organization, scanning, and compilation processes to ensure records are complete and accessible.
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Vice President of Finance & Accounting</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><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and deliver accurate, timely reporting for our client who runs a well-established professional services firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role will guide core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis to support planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, reliable, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related financial records.</p><p>• Build and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed operational decisions.</p><p>• Oversee cash management, working capital, billing, receivables, payables, collections, and revenue recognition to support financial stability.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls designed to protect assets, reduce risk, and support regulatory and policy compliance.</p><p>• Prepare supporting analyses, schedules, and presentation materials for executive and committee-level financial reviews.</p><p>• Supervise the billing specialist and other operational positions by providing training, feedback, and day-to-day leadership that supports growth and accountability.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related financial oversight, retirement deferral administration, benefits census coordination, and workers’ compensation audit support.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership on profitability analysis by service line and location, and contribute financial insight to strategic and operational planning.</p><p>• Oversee accounting technology initiatives, system-related improvements, and facility management coordination as business needs require</p><p><br></p><p>The incumbent retired recently and our client is looking to make a direct hire for this opening quickly. If you are looking for a very stable, well run professional services firm to make a career move, our client has a strong base, bonus potential, flexibility outside of core working hours and one day work from home after an intial training period. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<p>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 <strong>project-based</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support reliable financial operations.</p><p>• Lead project financial tracking by managing job cost records, billing activity, and supporting schedules tied to revenue and contract performance.</p><p>• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, including operating, payroll, and project-related accounts.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and evaluate results to identify trends, issues, and areas requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Build, update, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections while reviewing variances against actual performance.</p><p>• Maintain cost and budget data within NetSuite and ensure financial information remains current, organized, and decision-ready.</p><p>• Record payroll-related journal entries for compensation, taxes, and benefits accruals with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax obligations and support timely filings and documentation.</p><p>• Provide guidance to accounting team members through training, oversight, and ongoing performance support.</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 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 looking for an Accounting Analyst to support daily financial operations for a distribution company in Metairie. This position is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who enjoys working with transactional data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a reliable month-end close process. The role offers hands-on exposure to all accounting aspects while building experience with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and classify routine financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring entries are coded to the appropriate accounts.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payment support, and maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.</p><p>• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help keep the general ledger current.</p><p>• Update and maintain accounting information within Dynamics NAV and related software tools used by the finance team.</p><p>• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Microsoft Excel to assist with daily accounting tasks and period-end reviews.</p><p>• Organize digital financial files and use Adobe Acrobat to review, compile, and manage accounting documents.</p><p>• Contribute to process-related system updates or workflow changes within the accounting function when assigned by management.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the Jefferson, Louisiana location. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with billing, cash application, and account research while using accounting systems to keep transactions organized and up to date. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly across routine financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly invoicing activities and help ensure customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review financial entries, supporting records, and coded transactions to confirm correctness, completeness, and proper account assignment.</p><p>• Investigate incoming cash receipts and record payments accurately within the accounting system, including Great Plains and related tools.</p><p>• Identify unapplied or unmatched payments, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding cash posting issues promptly.</p><p>• Use business software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Word to maintain records, analyze account activity, and complete daily accounting tasks.</p><p>• Monitor receivables activity by supporting collections follow-up, payment tracking, and aging-related account review.</p><p>• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance team.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is growing and has excellent tenure among their team and a great reputation for taking care of their employees. If you have 3+ years of hands on billing, inovicing, data entry and cash allocation along with a strong understanding of accounting principles, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a respected real estate organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This position will support core accounting operations, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.<br>• Analyze financial results and explain variances to support informed business decisions.<br>• Manage billing-related processes and help maintain accurate revenue and receivable records.<br>• Assist with quarterly close procedures, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and reporting deliverables.<br>• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests from internal or external reviewers.<br>• Collaborate closely with accounting, administrative, operational, and executive stakeholders on financial matters and process needs.<br>• Use Excel and accounting systems to maintain records, prepare reports, and improve reporting efficiency.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Harahan, Louisiana. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and posting adjusting entries. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and cash reconciliation processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and follow-up on account activity</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and clear documentation for audit readiness</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a routine basis and investigate discrepancies to resolution</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to financial records and addressing outstanding items promptly</p><p>• Analyze accounting transactions to identify variances, unusual balances, and areas requiring correction</p><p>• Collaborate with internal partners to gather financial information and support reporting accuracy</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for leadership in Westwego, Louisiana. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal processes, and guiding the team through monthly and year-end financial activities. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to support both day-to-day execution and long-term financial planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.<br>• Manage positive pay activity and related cash control processes to support secure and timely transaction handling.<br>• Review departmental workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement more efficient practices while preserving a high standard of accuracy.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial analyses, management reports, and ad hoc updates requested by senior leadership.<br>• Direct the general ledger function, including oversight of month-end and year-end close activities and coordination of audit readiness efforts.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and the parent organization on recurring financial reporting, planning initiatives, and broader business support needs.<br>• Develop and introduce process enhancements, tools, and department procedures that improve productivity and reporting effectiveness.<br>• Lead, coach, and support accounting staff through training, performance feedback, annual goal setting, and resolution of employee relations matters within the department.<br>• Contribute to system or process implementation efforts when needed, ensuring accounting requirements are addressed and operational continuity is maintained.
We are looking for a driven Entry Level Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. This opportunity is well suited for a recent accounting graduate who wants to develop practical experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities within a detail-focused business environment. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting operations while partnering with experienced team members to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support routine accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger processes to help maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Create and record journal entries with appropriate backup documentation and attention to accounting accuracy.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing data, and assisting with account analysis.<br>• Help compile financial statements, internal reports, and other recurring summaries for management review.<br>• Examine financial information for inconsistencies and work with team members to clarify or correct discrepancies.<br>• Maintain organized accounting files, spreadsheets, and system records to support reporting, audit readiness, and compliance needs.<br>• Assist with expense report review, audit support materials, tax-related schedules, budgeting support, and other assigned accounting projects.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a financial services organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented candidate with at least three years of experience who can manage daily financial activity with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on maintaining reliable records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with cash and banking processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting period-end close processes.<br>• Perform daily reconciliations across bank accounts and internal records to confirm completeness and accuracy.<br>• Review account activity and complete balance sheet reconciliations to identify and address variances promptly.<br>• Monitor bank balances and investigate unusual transactions or outstanding items requiring follow-up.<br>• Process and track wire transfer activity while ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal controls.<br>• Analyze bank transaction details and coordinate with internal teams to resolve exceptions efficiently.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, produce supporting schedules, and assist with reporting needs.
<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 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>