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5 results for Payroll Specialist in New Orleans, LA

Payroll Specialist II

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and complex employee population in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a payroll specialist who combines strong technical knowledge with a service-focused approach and sound judgment in resolving sensitive pay issues. The role serves as a senior-level resource for payroll administration, compliance, and process improvement while helping maintain reliable payroll practices across bi-weekly and monthly cycles. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end processing for bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer payroll activities for a workforce exceeding 500 employees, including validations, adjustments, and exception handling.• Maintain payroll records and system data within ADP Workforce Now to support efficient and accurate payroll operations.• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to keep payroll practices compliant with current requirements.• Investigate complex payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.• Serve as a senior point of contact for employee payroll questions, delivering clear guidance and high-quality customer support.• Review payroll procedures and recommend process enhancements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and internal controls.• Provide day-to-day direction and subject matter support to less experienced payroll team members when needed.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong day-to-day accounting experience and can support financial operations with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. The position will focus on core accounting activities such as payables, receivables, billing, and account review while contributing to smooth and efficient financial processes. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and support timely disbursements in accordance with company procedures. • Manage incoming payments, apply cash receipts, and help maintain current and accurate customer account records. • Prepare and issue billing documents, resolve invoice-related questions, and follow up on outstanding balances when needed. • Reconcile account activity by comparing internal records to supporting documentation and addressing discrepancies promptly. • Assist with routine accounting operations, including maintaining financial data, organizing records, and supporting month-end tasks. • Use Deltek and related accounting tools to enter transactions, update financial information, and monitor daily workflow. • Research and resolve payment, billing, and account issues by coordinating with internal teams and external contacts. • Contribute to process consistency by identifying errors, improving documentation, and supporting operational updates when assigned.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Medical Billing Specialist

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join a healthcare team in a contract-to-permanent position located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role focuses on accurate claim processing, timely follow-up on unpaid balances, and effective resolution of billing issues across medical and dental accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of insurance verification, coding support, and reimbursement workflows while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and customer service. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and submit medical and dental claims to insurance carriers with close attention to accuracy and compliance.• Investigate denied, rejected, or underpaid claims and take appropriate action through corrections, appeals, or rebilling activities.• Follow up on outstanding accounts to support collections efforts and help reduce aging receivables.• Verify patient coverage, benefits, and plan details to ensure claims are billed correctly the first time.• Apply knowledge of medical coding and dental terminology to support proper documentation and reimbursement.• Communicate with insurance representatives, patients, and internal staff to resolve billing discrepancies and payment questions.• Maintain organized billing records, update account information, and track claim status through resolution.• Use Microsoft Excel and related systems to monitor billing activity, reconcile data, and prepare routine reports.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

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

Tax Preparer

New Orleans, Louisiana
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to join a public accounting team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position focuses on preparing and reviewing a broad range of tax filings for individuals, businesses, and partnerships while maintaining accuracy and compliance with current regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements during busy filing periods. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individual, corporate, and partnership clients with a high level of accuracy.• Analyze financial records and supporting documents to ensure complete and compliant tax filings.• Research tax rules and apply current regulations to client situations, identifying appropriate reporting treatment.• Work directly with clients to gather missing information, clarify tax positions, and address filing-related questions.• Monitor deadlines across multiple engagements and organize work effectively to meet filing commitments during peak seasons.• Identify tax-saving opportunities, potential risks, and areas requiring additional review before submission.• Collaborate with accounting team members to resolve complex return issues and maintain consistent quality standards.• Support the review process by verifying calculations, disclosures, and supporting schedules before finalization. If you are a CPA or a CPA candidate with 3+ years of public accounting tax experience, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z