<p>We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this Contract to permanent role, you will oversee complex payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles. This position requires strong technical expertise to perform within deadlines while managing multi-state payroll processes for a large workforce.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate paycheck distribution.</p><p>• Maintain and update payroll systems, staying current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with payroll laws and implement best practices to address regulatory changes.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, providing clear solutions to non-routine issues.</p><p>• Manage multi-state payroll operations for a workforce exceeding 500 employees.</p><p>• Utilize advanced systems like Oracle Cloud, UKG Ready, and Kronos Timekeeping to streamline payroll functions.</p><p>• Collaborate with employees to address payroll inquiries and deliver excellent customer service.</p><p>• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and develop solutions for process improvement.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and standards within payroll functions.</p>
<p>We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a dynamic team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in accounting functions and help contribute to the success of a growing company within the mortgage industry. The ideal candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including areas such as cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.</p><p>• Generate monthly balance sheets and income statement analyses to support management reporting.</p><p>• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, including the preparation of close workbooks.</p><p>• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure compliance standards.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset ledgers, depreciation schedules, and perform reconciliations.</p><p>• Maintain capital lease payment schedules and ensure accurate monthly updates.</p><p>• Analyze financial data rigorously and present findings in a clear and actionable format.</p><p>• Handle intercompany transactions, billing processes, and reconciliation activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and department-wide initiatives as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, and internal control policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record in supervising accounting teams, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage the annual audit process.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership for decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax filings.</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this short-term contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of accounts payable transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization within the transport industry while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle administrative and clerical tasks for the Accounts Payable and Finance departments.</p><p>• Manage daily financial processes and controls to ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Provide outstanding customer service to internal business partners and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and organizing required documentation.</p><p>• Open, sort, and distribute department mail promptly.</p><p>• Maintain organized 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 assigned special projects as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term position in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will manage essential accounting tasks, ensuring financial accuracy and efficient record-keeping. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in various financial tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions promptly and correctly.</p><p>• Perform routine bank reconciliations to ensure financial data aligns with bank statements.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage financial data and generate reports as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reports to support business decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and track expenses to assist in budget management.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies in financial records or transactions.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and adhere to regulatory standards.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a leading manufacturing company in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term employment, offering the chance to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will play a key part in managing accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle administrative and clerical tasks for the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.<br>• Perform daily accounts payable processes with precision and adherence to company policies.<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners and external stakeholders.<br>• Support internal and external audit activities by providing necessary documentation and assistance.<br>• Manage incoming department mail by sorting, opening, and distributing it efficiently.<br>• Organize and maintain records by sorting, logging, photocopying, and filing invoices, checks, and other financial documents.<br>• Verify and process checks, including expediting special handling when required.<br>• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Covington, Louisiana. This short-term contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic import/export industry environment. You will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting tasks. This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager and provides exposure to a collaborative team with opportunities for career advancement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and manage disbursement filing within accounts payable.</p><p>• Handle daily invoices, credit applications, and cash receipts for accounts receivable, while assisting in collections for overdue balances.</p><p>• Support general accounting activities such as reconciliations, month-end closings, and various ad hoc projects.</p><p>• Review and correct transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and initiating necessary follow-up actions.</p><p>• Assign accurate expenditure and accounting codes to financial documents.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and reports by gathering data from multiple sources.</p><p>• Enter financial data into journals, registers, and ledgers using manual or electronic systems.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by analyzing sources of error and preparing correction documents as needed.</p><p>• Monitor budgets and assist with adjustments and transfers to maintain budgetary control.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Our growing client in the industrial manufacturing space is adding an accounting specialist role to support their Controller. We are looking for a dedicated Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Port Allen, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone with strong accounting expertise, particularly in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory operations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial services company focused on heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and custom fabrication.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage customer invoicing for fabrication projects, service tickets, and parts sales, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.</p><p>• Address and resolve customer inquiries or discrepancies related to billing.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring proper coding and job reference details.</p><p>• Match purchase orders and item receipts with vendor bills and prepare weekly payment batches.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounts payable aging reports and foster effective communication with vendors.</p><p>• Create purchase orders for necessary materials, consumables, and tools, coordinating with warehouse and service teams.</p><p>• Support inventory management tasks, including cycle counting, stock adjustments, and physical inventory tracking.</p><p>• Organize and maintain financial records for accounts payable, receivable, and inventory.</p><p>• Assist with month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements in purchasing, receiving, and invoicing workflows to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have 5+ years in an industrial/manufacturing setting handling full cycle accounting including inventory control, purchase order management, have been involved with a systems conversion and are in a daily commutable range of Port Allen, Louisiana, this could be a great opportunity for you! Our client is looking to interview before the holidays, so please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p><p><br></p>
