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5 results for Payroll Clerk in New Orleans, LA

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, LA
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Temporary to Hire
16 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing international construction organization in Covington, Louisiana. This short-term contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and dependable follow-through. In this role, you will support day-to-day payables operations, help maintain orderly financial records, and contribute to a responsive accounting function with room for long-term growth. Responsibilities:• Support the accounts payable team with a range of clerical and administrative tasks that keep daily finance operations running smoothly.• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare documents for timely entry and payment processing.• Handle expense report review and assist with payment activities, including preparing and distributing checks when needed.• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity with the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate records.• Respond promptly to questions from employees, vendors, and other business partners regarding invoice status, payments, and account details.• Organize incoming mail and financial documents, including sorting, logging, copying, and filing invoices, checks, and related records.• Maintain compliance with company procedures by following established controls and completing tasks with a high level of accuracy.• Provide documentation and support for audit requests and assist with additional finance-related projects as assigned.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will support day-to-day financial operations by keeping records accurate, organized, and up to date across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on bookkeeping experience, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to produce reliable financial information for business decision-making. Responsibilities: • Build and maintain an organized bookkeeping framework, including account structures and consistent financial recordkeeping practices. • Review daily financial activity, assign transactions to the correct accounts, and enter postings with accuracy and timeliness. • Reconcile account balances regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure records align with supporting documentation. • Oversee the general ledger by keeping entries current, balanced, and properly classified. • Preserve audit-ready financial documentation through systematic filing and record retention practices. • Compile and prepare financial reports by gathering account data, evaluating results, and summarizing key figures. • Create customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and record deposits to support accurate accounts receivable management. • Assist with accounts payable and other routine bookkeeping tasks as needed to support overall accounting operations.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Belle Chasse, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a contract assignment in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and help keep financial reporting on track. The right candidate will be comfortable working across payables, receivables, reconciliations, payroll support, and spreadsheet-based analysis in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate financial records by processing routine bookkeeping transactions and keeping supporting documentation organized. • Oversee incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring vendor invoices are handled promptly and customer accounts are monitored for timely collection. • Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently. • Assist with payroll-related recordkeeping and verify compensation data for completeness and accuracy before processing. • Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to track activity, prepare reports, and support daily accounting operations. • Review financial entries for accuracy and help prepare documentation needed for audits and internal reviews. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to clarify payment details, account questions, and outstanding balances.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract to permanent capacity. This role is suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong documentation practices. The position supports daily accounting operations, grant-related financial tracking, and budget oversight in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and reconciling financial activity to ensure accurate reporting.• Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting records, and help keep disbursements timely and organized.• Prepare and issue billing entries while monitoring payment activity and resolving discrepancies as needed.• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate outstanding items to maintain clean cash records.• Use Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, and support routine accounting workflows.• Assist with federal grant accounting by tracking funding activity, organizing required records, and supporting compliance expectations.• Compile and maintain documentation for audits, reporting needs, and internal financial reviews.• Contribute to budget management efforts by updating financial schedules, comparing actuals to plan, and highlighting variances.• Support accounting-related process updates or operational changes when needed, including documentation tied to financial systems or workflows.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across the close process, financial reporting, and reconciliations while partnering with leadership on accurate and timely reporting. The position offers broad exposure to general ledger activity, fixed assets, compliance support, and special projects in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Record and review journal entries across key accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other general ledger activity.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing reconciliations, close schedules, and related reporting documents.• Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses to help management evaluate financial performance and reporting accuracy.• Manage fixed asset records, depreciation calculations, and lease or recurring payment schedules to maintain complete accounting support.• Reconcile intercompany activity and investigate variances to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.• Contribute to internal control compliance by helping maintain accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness for periodic reviews.• Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership.• Take part in department initiatives and special assignments aimed at improving reporting quality and accounting operations.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z