9 Results for Junior Accountant Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Senior Accountant

Kenner, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for our team in Kenner, Louisiana. This role will oversee key areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close activities, and banking support while strengthening accounting procedures and controls. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial processes. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounts payable activities by monitoring outstanding payables, examining freight-related billing, and providing backup support to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.• Direct accounts receivable operations through review of daily billing activity, tracking of receivable balances, and follow-up on overdue customer accounts.• Lead month-end close tasks by completing and reviewing account reconciliations, posting journal entries, and assembling recurring financial reports.• Analyze financial results by reviewing statements, investigating account fluctuations, and evaluating customer profitability trends.• Support daily treasury functions by preparing cash activity summaries, recording bank-related entries, coordinating account transfers, and reconciling bank balances.• Review inventory-related reconciliations to confirm accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up.• Prepare and file applicable state tax information in accordance with reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.• Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures to improve consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.• Manage customer pricing updates and ensure supporting records remain accurate within accounting processes. Our client is a well-established family owned business that has 2 long term team members retiring next year. If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you with a company that truly cares about their employees! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our client's growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on leadership in financial systems, helping ensure accurate reporting, reliable controls, and efficient month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and Oracle-based financial platforms, along with the ability to collaborate across Finance, IT, FP&A, and Operations. Responsibilities:• Oversee core accounting activities by maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions to support accurate month-end close results.• Apply U.S. GAAP and relevant regulatory accounting standards while strengthening internal control practices and ensuring financial records remain compliant and audit-ready.• Act as the primary finance systems resource for Oracle Fusion Financials, supporting modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and project-related financial functionality.• Partner with technology and finance stakeholders to refine system setup, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance reporting structures that support timely business decisions.• Manage financial master data, including chart of accounts, cost centers, and asset classifications, while maintaining governance standards and system integrity.• Coordinate testing efforts for system updates, enhancements, and new functionality releases, including user acceptance validation and issue resolution.• Produce and maintain customized financial reports and dashboards using Oracle reporting tools, Smart View, and related reporting applications.• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting operations through automation, system integration, and process improvements across Oracle and connected business platforms.• Assist with audit requests, internal management reporting, regulatory filings, data conversions, and integration efforts tied to new business activities or system changes.• Document accounting procedures, system workflows, and best practices, and provide guidance to accounting staff and business users on effective use of financial systems. Our client has a dynamic, well-tenured team that makes for a great working atmosphere! If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing industrial company in New Orleans. This role supports accurate financial reporting, strengthens day-to-day accounting operations, and helps deliver meaningful insights to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes across the organization. Responsibilities:• Oversee monthly and annual close activities by maintaining the general ledger, preparing supporting schedules, and recording necessary journal entries.• Contribute to the preparation of recurring financial reports and management statements used by leadership to evaluate business performance.• Review accounting data, operating results, and financial trends to identify variances and provide actionable analysis.• Prepare and submit tax-related filings and payments while helping ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.• Develop and maintain work-in-progress reporting to support accurate project and operational financial tracking.• Administer fixed asset and leased asset records, including depreciation calculations and related accounting documentation.• Collaborate with accounting and operations stakeholders to strengthen procedures, improve workflow efficiency, and support process enhancements.• Build and maintain performance dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to provide useful metrics for finance and operations teams.• Partner with cross-functional teams on billing, collections, reconciliations, and other core accounting activities to support smooth financial operations.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Hammond, LA
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Temporary / Contract
16 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract position in Hammond, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling transactional accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working within a structured weekday schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, confidence with financial data, and the ability to manage both payables and receivables with care. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify coding details, and prepare payments in accordance with established accounting procedures.• Record incoming payments, update customer account activity, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.• Perform routine data entry for financial transactions while ensuring completeness and accuracy across accounting records.• Reconcile bank activity and internal account balances to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.• Review account information for accuracy and assist with maintaining organized financial documentation.• Use Microsoft Excel to track transactions, compile financial details, and support reporting needs.• Assist with invoice handling and account reconciliation tasks to help keep daily accounting operations running smoothly.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing import/export organization in Covington, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting day-to-day accounting activity, and contributing to a collaborative office environment. The role offers a strong fit for candidates who are detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling both accounting tasks and administrative support responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Maintain organized financial and administrative records while providing day-to-day clerical support to the accounting function.• Prepare and record journal entries accurately in the general ledger to support routine accounting operations.• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies to help ensure balances are complete and correct.• Compile recurring financial reports and distribute them to the appropriate team members on a monthly basis.• Assist with accounts payable activities, including coding invoices and supporting timely processing workflows.• Perform bank reconciliations and verify transactions against internal records to maintain accuracy.• Use Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to track information, prepare documentation, and support reporting needs.• Take on additional accounting or administrative assignments as business needs evolve.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to reliable month-end reporting. The role offers the chance to work in an environment where precision, accountability, and knowledge of nonprofit and grant-related accounting are highly valued. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support clean monthly close processes.• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices are coded correctly and payments are completed on schedule.• Record accruals and other adjusting entries to reflect financial activity in the proper reporting period.• Support accounting activities related to nonprofit funding and government grants, including tracking restricted and grant-based expenditures.• Maintain organized documentation and financial support for grant accounting and audit readiness.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by reviewing balances, preparing schedules, and confirming completeness of records.• Use NetSuite to manage accounting data, generate reports, and support day-to-day financial operations.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead the accounting team and coordinate daily departmental activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and review monthly financial reporting, helping maintain reliable records and consistent close processes. • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to support timely processing and strong cash management. • Analyze financial data and develop cash flow projections to assist with operational planning and decision-making. • Evaluate existing accounting practices, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and implement practical process enhancements. • Maintain internal accounting guidelines and ensure procedures are followed across routine financial operations. • Oversee the preparation and submission of required tax filings and other state or federal financial reports within established deadlines. • Provide management with financial research, reporting, and analysis to support planning and business performance review. • Coordinate with banking partners, external accounting advisors, investment professionals, and related financial contacts as needed. • Contribute to additional projects such as reconciliations, purchasing support, document control, and data analysis, including occasional evening or weekend work when deadlines require it.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

9 results for Junior Accountant in New Orleans, LA