<p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing for a large-scale organization. This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking a dynamic position with opportunities for growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Train employees on payroll-related systems, including timesheet entry and accessing pay statements online.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying to support payroll operations.</p><p>• Enter and manage payroll data using Excel and company-specific systems.</p><p>• Audit and process union calculations in Excel based on provided instructions.</p><p>• Download, save, and distribute payroll-related reports as directed.</p><p>• Create and run custom reports using payroll software to meet organizational needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to address payroll-related inquiries.</p><p>• Assist with other payroll-related tasks as assigned by management.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnered with a greater New Orleans construction client in search of a detail-oriented Junior Accountant. In this role, you will contribute to the financial success of the organization by ensuring accurate accounting processes and supporting key financial operations. This position is ideal for a motivated individual with an accounting internship or 1+ years of experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to enhance their expertise in construction-related accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process, verify, and code accounts payable invoices; ensure accuracy of supporting documents and tax rates. </p><p>• Maintain vendor accounts, research discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with vendors and Project Managers. </p><p>• Support project-level accounting by monitoring budgets, tracking expenses, and analyzing profitability. </p><p>• Prepare, issue, and manage customer billing / pay applications to ensure accuracy and timeliness. </p><p>• Perform bookkeeping tasks, including posting journal entries and reconciling accounts. </p><p>• Assist with month-end closeout, including budget analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules. </p><p>• Serve as backup for weekly payroll processing, including timesheet and payroll record reconciliation. </p><p>• Participate in internal audits and contribute to process improvements. </p><p>• Perform tasks such as maintaining accounting records, preparing correspondence, and tracking compliance items. </p><p>• Collaborate with teams across the organization to provide accounting support, respond to inquiries, and assist with general administrative needs as required.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to lead critical financial operations for a well-established organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, analytical expertise, and a commitment to driving efficient accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the finance department's operations, including accounts payable, billing and collections, and payroll management.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes, including income statement and balance sheet preparation, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis.<br>• Develop and maintain cash flow reports, forecasting weekly and monthly cash requirements, and handling daily cash management.<br>• Implement strategies to streamline monthly billing cycles and optimize cash collection processes.<br>• Deliver monthly financial reports to the executive team and other stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity.<br>• Support the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, monitoring progress and variance analysis on a monthly basis.<br>• Evaluate and enhance accounting and internal control systems to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to departmental staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.<br>• Collaborate with executive leaders and operations teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
<p>Position Summary:</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Controller to lead our client's accounting operations and manage a high-performing team. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions, with a strong emphasis on leveraging QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting and financial management. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership, technical accounting expertise, and process improvement skills to support the company’s financial health and growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Oversee all general ledger activity, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations within QuickBooks.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Train and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Join Us?</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and development</li><li>Mission-driven organization with a strong culture</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a mid-sized, fast-growing company where your contributions will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and internal accounting operations. If you enjoy a challenging environment and thrive on producing accurate financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness for accounts such as cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.<br>• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses to support management reporting.<br>• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including preparing financial close workbooks.<br>• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset ledgers, depreciation schedules, and capital lease payment records.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures, adhering to established standards.<br>• Conduct intercompany billing, transaction processing, and reconciliation activities.<br>• Prepare schedules and reports for external audits and compliance reviews, including 10Q and 10K reporting.<br>• Analyze and present financial data in a clear and actionable format for stakeholders.<br>• Participate in department-wide initiatives and ad-hoc projects to support organizational goals.<br>• Collaborate with team members to implement and refine accounting policies and procedures.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented part time Staff Accountant for our client located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization while utilizing your accounting expertise to drive accurate financial processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and efficiently to maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Manage month-end close activities, ensuring all deadlines and reporting requirements are met.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.</p><p>• Generate and analyze financial statements to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel for financial tracking, reporting, and analysis.</p><p>• Assist with payroll processing in collaboration with the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with grant accounting standards and funding requirements, providing accurate reporting as needed.</p><p>• Support accounting processes related to non-profit operations, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnered with a fast growing Houma industrial services company in search of an experienced and motivated Director of Accounting & Administration. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the company’s financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance, while driving strategic financial initiatives that align with organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational excellence with strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant standards.</p><p>• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial health to optimize resource allocation and performance.</p><p>• Supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes and maintain strong internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate tax filings, compliance reporting, and external audits with relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with external partners, such as banks, auditors, and tax advisors, to maintain strong and effective relationships.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, including invoice processing, check runs, and supporting audits. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential for career growth. This is a short-term contract employment oppotunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the administrative and clerical tasks required by the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.</p><p>• Accurately execute daily financial processes and controls while adhering to company policies.</p><p>• Provide exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and business partners.</p><p>• Assist with both internal and external audits as needed.</p><p>• Handle and distribute incoming departmental mail on a daily basis.</p><p>• Sort, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and related documents.</p><p>• Verify, log, and mail checks, ensuring timely processing and managing special handling requests.</p><p>• Take on special projects as assigned to support departmental goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for our client in Hammond, Louisiana. This short-term contract to full time position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while advancing your career in accounting. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, and assisting with general accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate filing of disbursement records for accounts payable.</p><p>• Assist in accounts receivable tasks, including generating daily invoices, applying cash receipts, and following up on overdue balances.</p><p>• Support general accounting operations by reconciling general ledger accounts, participating in month-end closures, and handling ad hoc projects.</p><p>• Review and correct transaction documents, revising entries or initiating necessary updates to maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Assign proper expenditure and accounting codes to documents, ensuring compliance with classification standards.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and reports using data from diverse sources.</p><p>• Post financial data to journals, registers, and ledgers manually or electronically.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts by tracing actions, reconstructing probable causes, and preparing correction documents as needed.</p><p>• Monitor budgets and assist in making adjustments or transfers to support budgetary control.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Kenner, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract to full time opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong expertise in bookkeeping and financial management. The ideal candidate will excel in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of bookkeeping processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial records.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and organize financial data effectively.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and statements to support decision-making processes.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper documentation of transactions.</p><p>• Conduct periodic audits to verify the accuracy of financial information.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies and optimize workflows.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and provide recommendations for efficient financial management.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and dynamic environment within the import/export industry. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounts payable processes, while supporting various financial operations. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage administrative tasks and clerical duties for the Accounts Payable and Finance department.</p><p>• Execute daily financial processes and controls promptly, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing and organizing necessary documentation.</p><p>• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail for the department.</p><p>• Organize and maintain records by sorting, logging, photocopying, and filing invoices, checks, and other financial documents.</p><p>• Verify and process checks, including handling special requests for expedited processing.</p><p>• Support the team by completing special projects as assigned.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a leading wholesale distribution company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing accounts receivable processes and demonstrate expertise in cash applications, billing, and commercial collections. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.</p><p>• Handle cash applications and reconcile payments to customer accounts.</p><p>• Oversee commercial collections, maintaining effective communication with clients to resolve outstanding balances.</p><p>• Prepare and process billing functions, including invoices and adjustments.</p><p>• Monitor and report cash activity to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reports on accounts receivable performance to management.</p>
