15 results for Payroll Administrator in New Orleans, LA

Payroll Specialist We are looking to bring on a Payroll Specialist for our operations in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. In this role, you will be a vital component in the overall payroll group, dedicated to achieving total customer satisfaction. You will be expected to collaborate with all team members in ensuring tasks are accomplished efficiently. You will also be able to assist with a payroll implementation project and help ensure a seamless transition. Responsibilities:• Full cycle payroll processing for 8,000+ employees (bi-weekly and monthly)• Overseeing the payroll department's compliance with current government regulations• Assisting employees with payroll and payroll tax questions• Conducting accruals and sub-ledger reconciliations with the general ledger• Leveraging your skills in HRIS Payroll System, International Payroll, Payroll, and Microsoft Excel to ensure efficient operations. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity that is starting right away!

Accounting Manager We are inviting applications for the role of Accounting Manager based in Long Beach, Mississippi. This role involves overseeing and managing cost accounting functions, including budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis. The successful candidate will also be responsible for inventory management, billing, and cost reporting. Responsibilities: • Analyze cost accounting data and present detailed reports to management. • Execute billing operations, ensuring timely processing and monitoring revenue recognition. • Oversee and manage inventory, including conducting reconciliations, facilitating cycle counts, and monitoring periodic inventory adjustments. • Review and approve item master additions for correct setup and unit of measure. • Monitor and reconcile unvouchered liability relating to material receipts and accounts payable. • Oversee payroll and shop order time submissions, reporting to management on production utilization versus overhead. • Maintain understanding of labor calculations, including labor burden, fringe, and other overhead allocations. • Ensure understanding and compliance with jurisdictional sales and use tax requirements for billings and purchases. • Prepare monthly financial reports and ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision making. • Lead the annual budget process and prepare branch budgets, including analysis of actual results against budget and preparation of present estimates on a monthly basis. • Assist fabrication management with special accounting projects and reporting, such as budgeting, financial forecasts, inventory, and cost analysis.

Office Manager We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to oversee the administrative and financial operations of a legal department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This Contract-to-Permanent position requires a dynamic leader who can manage budgets, supervise staff, and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proven ability to analyze financial data while coordinating various office functions. Responsibilities: • Manage daily operations within the legal department, including supervising legal assistants, paralegals, and support staff. • Oversee the department’s annual budget, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures and alignment with organizational goals. • Conduct monthly financial analyses and cost center reporting to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership. • Handle purchasing, invoicing, payroll submissions, and inventory management using relevant tools such as Yooz. • Assist in the organization and tracking of insurance defense claims, litigation files, and subrogation processes. • Process and review outside counsel invoices, ensuring timely payments and adherence to legal guidelines. • Develop and implement improvements to department-wide information systems and reporting processes in collaboration with IT. • Maintain and update departmental policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure compliance and operational consistency. • Supervise the hiring, training, and workflow management of legal support staff to optimize productivity. • Coordinate court appearances, meetings, and document deliveries while facilitating communication between attorneys, staff, and clients.

Payroll Clerk We are looking for a meticulous and organized Payroll Clerk to manage payroll operations and support HR functions for a team of 50 employees. This position requires expertise in payroll systems, proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, and the ability to handle various administrative and human resources tasks. As a short-term contract to full time opportunity, this role offers the potential for long-term growth while contributing to a collaborative and detail-oriented work environment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Responsibilities:• Process and manage payroll for a team of 50 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution.• Oversee tax filings, employee deductions, and other payroll-related matters to maintain compliance with regulations.• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop to enter and manage invoices, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.• Assist with HR functions such as posting job vacancies, coordinating interviews, and facilitating onboarding processes.• Manage termination procedures and maintain accurate and confidential employee records.• Prepare reports and spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to support payroll and HR activities.• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth payroll and administrative operations.• Track leave and compliance matters related to employee benefits and organizational policies.• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders to address inquiries or issues.

Full Charge Bookkeeper We are seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper for our client in New Orleans. This role is open due to growth of the company. In this role, you will manage financial records, oversee accounting functions, and ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions. You will play a key role in handling accounts, payroll, and other financial operations critical to the organization. Responsibilities • Manage and reconcile bank accounts, sales tax, and payroll taxes on a monthly basis • Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions • Record and organize daily financial transactions, maintaining consistent and precise records • Process payroll and employee expense reports while adhering to compliance standards • Utilize accounting software systems, such as QuickBooks or similar, to manage financial data • Prepare and maintain the general ledger, ensuring alignment with financial policies • Conduct cash flow analysis and assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts • Generate financial reports to monitor transactions and provide insights to management • Support financial audits by providing necessary documentation and records • Perform administrative tasks related to financial operations as needed

Staff Accountant Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for our client in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in SOX compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the 10Q and 10K reporting processes. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. Role & Responsibilities • Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll • Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting • Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation • Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP • Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules • Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation • In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations • Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision • Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation • Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation • Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner • Participate in various department-wide initiatives • Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

Sr. Accountant Robert Half is partnering with a client that is searching for a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with ideally 5+ years of full cycle experience to join a growing team.

AP/AR Clerk Robert Half is partnering with a great client in search of an AP/AR Specialist to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with 5+ years of accounts receivable & accounts payable experience to join an established team.

Bookkeeper We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for our client in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position offers an opportunity to manage essential financial tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate will excel in handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation processes. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. Responsibilities:• Perform daily account reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice reviews and timely payments• Oversee accounts receivable operations, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances• Conduct bank reconciliations to align company accounts with financial statements• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure compliance with company policies• Input financial data into accounting systems with precision and efficiency• Utilize Microsoft Excel to create reports and analyze financial data• Monitor and reconcile expense accounts to prevent discrepancies• Collaborate with team members to address and resolve financial issues• Support monthly and year-end closing activities as needed

Accounting Clerk We are looking for a meticulous and motivated Accounting Clerk for our client in Covington, Louisiana. This short-term contract to full time position offers the opportunity to handle a blend of accounting tasks and administrative support for insurance claims. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Responsibilities:• Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions with accuracy and in compliance with company policies.• Maintain and update financial records to ensure data integrity and easy accessibility.• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and perform account reconciliations as needed.• Provide administrative support for insurance claim processing, including data entry and document organization.• Collaborate with insurance adjusters and carriers to facilitate the resolution of claims in a timely manner.• Review insurance claim submissions for accuracy, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.• Serve as a point of contact for clients and vendors, addressing inquiries related to accounting or insurance claims with professionalism.• Utilize Microsoft Excel to create, manage, and analyze spreadsheets for financial and claims tracking purposes.• Apply advanced Excel functions such as formulas and pivot tables to enhance reporting efficiency.• Support the team in maintaining a collaborative and organized work environment.

Accounting Clerk We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for our client Covington, Louisiana. This short-term contract to full time position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic import/export company by supporting key accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy in managing financial transactions. Responsibilities:• Perform account reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including timely invoice processing and payments• Enter financial data into accounting systems with precision and attention to detail• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries to support monthly and annual reporting cycles• Handle billing tasks, ensuring invoices are processed and sent to clients in a timely manner• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze and organize financial information• Support general ledger maintenance to ensure compliance with company policies• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and streamline accounting procedures

Accounts Receivable Clerk Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will excel in managing accounts receivable processes and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. Responsibilities:• Process and manage accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing and payment applications• Reconcile account discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records• Handle billing activities, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing for clients• Apply cash payments and monitor accounts for overdue balances• Conduct commercial collections by following up with clients on outstanding payments• Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing and payment issues• Maintain detailed records of all transactions and communications with clients• Utilize Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks to analyze and track financial data• Prepare reports on accounts receivable status and provide updates to management

Accounts Payable Clerk Robert Half has an opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk with our client in the Import/Export industry, based in Covington, Louisiana. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be tasked with ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of all accounts payable responsibilities, from invoice processing to account reconciliation. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Accurately processing invoices and managing all related data entry tasks• Conducting regular check runs to maintain financial stability and transparency• Executing account reconciliation tasks to ensure accurate financial records• Coding invoices accurately and in a timely manner• Handling purchase orders and ensuring they are correctly matched with invoices and receipts (3-way matching)• Managing and processing expense reports to maintain accurate financial records• Utilizing Microsoft Excel for various accounts payable tasks• Monitoring customer accounts and taking appropriate actions when necessary

Accounting Clerk Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is in the accounting industry and will be situated in a traditional office environment. As an Accounting Clerk, your primary duties will revolve around account reconciliation, managing both accounts payable and receivable, billing, and data entry. This is a long-term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities • Handle the account reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and completeness• Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing and post payments• Oversee accounts receivable to maintain up-to-date and accurate records• Handle billing duties, ensuring all invoices are sent out in a timely manner• Perform data entry tasks related to account management and financial tracking• Use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and record keeping• Engage in collections activities when necessary, ensuring all outstanding payments are collected• Maintain accurate customer credit records and take appropriate action when necessary• Process customer credit applications with efficiency and precision• Monitor and manage customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving issues as they arise

Full Charge Bookkeeper Robert Half is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves managing accounting functions, utilizing various accounting software systems and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Utilize Accounting Software Systems for managing financial data• Handle both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger• Utilize Excel formulas for accounting tasks• Manage financial records using Computerized Accounting Systems• Oversee annual budget preparation and execution• Execute daily bank deposits and manage billing procedures• Operate QuickBooks for financial management and reporting• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounting functions