10 Results for Payroll Accountant Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Staff Accountant

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.• Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on maintaining accurate payment records, reviewing invoice details, and supporting timely vendor payments in a fast-paced accounting environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume transactions, organized in their approach, and confident using QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare them for entry into the accounts payable workflow. • Enter and process vendor invoices in a timely manner while maintaining complete and accurate financial records. • Coordinate regular check runs and help ensure payments are issued according to established schedules and approvals. • Reconcile invoice information with supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies before payment is released. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and update records to support audits, reporting, and internal tracking needs. • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items. • Use QuickBooks Desktop and Excel to track payable activity, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, Louisiana
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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

Senior Accountant

Kenner, Louisiana
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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, Louisiana
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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

Accounting Clerk

Hammond, Louisiana
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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

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, Louisiana
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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 Manager

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
72000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support the financial operations of our hospitality organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can oversee core accounting activities, produce reliable reporting, and help leadership make informed business decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss summaries, to ensure accurate and timely reporting. • Perform detailed reconciliations across bank accounts, the general ledger, and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies and confirming the integrity of financial data. • Direct daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities so transactions are recorded properly and processed within established timelines. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, and highlighting key performance insights. • Maintain the general ledger through accurate journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities in alignment with accepted accounting practices. • Monitor compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax filing obligations, and internal standards while helping maintain audit-ready records. • Conduct reviews and audit support procedures to validate the completeness and accuracy of accounting documentation and financial transactions. • Use accounting platforms and spreadsheet tools effectively, and coordinate with software providers when updates or system improvements are needed. • Contribute to cost accounting efforts and provide broader accounting support as needed across the finance department.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager / Audit Lead

River Ridge, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead audit engagements by overseeing staff assignments, evaluating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule. • Examine audit documentation for quality and completeness while keeping engagements aligned with deadlines and budget expectations. • Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly to client leadership and respond to questions throughout the engagement. • Guide and develop team members by providing instruction, feedback, and support on audit methods and best practices. • Oversee a group of tax clients that includes privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and foreign-owned businesses. • Review business, nonprofit, and individual tax filings prepared by staff to confirm accuracy, compliance, and consistency. • Provide clients with practical tax planning guidance and assist in addressing notices or other tax authority inquiries. • Partner with firm leadership on staffing decisions, workflow coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships across tax and audit services.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable & e-billing Clerk

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable & e-billing Clerk to support the financial operations of a respected law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position focuses on receivables management, electronic invoice submission, payment processing, and billing accuracy while working closely with attorneys, clients, and accounting team members. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and prior exposure to legal billing practices in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily receivables activities by issuing invoices, applying incoming payments, and supporting collection efforts to keep client accounts current. • Record and post payments received through electronic transfers, checks, and credit card transactions with a high degree of accuracy. • Review aging data regularly, follow up on overdue balances, and communicate account status updates to internal stakeholders. • Investigate billing variances, unapplied funds, and payment concerns, then coordinate resolution in a timely manner. • Reconcile client account activity and maintain complete, accurate records to support audit readiness and reporting needs. • Prepare recurring accounts receivable summaries and contribute data used for cash flow planning and related financial analysis. • Submit invoices through client e-billing portals and confirm that each submission aligns with outside counsel billing requirements. • Address rejected or adjusted invoices by identifying the cause, partnering with billing staff and attorneys on corrections, and resubmitting as needed. • Maintain billing system information, monitor invoice approval progress, and produce reports tied to collections, payment patterns, and e-billing performance. • Assist with month-end receivables tasks, compliance-related documentation, and department initiatives aimed at improving billing processes.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

10 results for Payroll Accountant in New Orleans, LA