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6 results for Payroll Specialist in New Orleans, LA

Payroll & HR Specialist

Mandeville, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking a dependable Payroll and HR Specialist to support operations for a growing team in Mandeville, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in keeping employee information accurate, administering benefits, and ensuring payroll is completed correctly and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-focused environment. Responsibilities:• Manage employee files and HR documentation, ensuring records remain complete, organized, and handled with a high level of confidentiality.• Process weekly payroll from start to finish by reviewing time and pay data, auditing entries, and confirming accurate and timely compensation.• Monitor payroll procedures, address discrepancies, and recommend updates that improve accuracy and compliance with company practices and legal requirements.• Coordinate benefits administration activities, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, deductions, and communication with insurance providers.• Reconcile benefit invoices and complete payroll-related balancing tasks to support accurate reporting and payment processing.• Maintain employment eligibility records and other required documentation in accordance with federal and state compliance standards.• Prepare routine and year-end HR and payroll reports, including compliance tracking, employee notices, applicant data, and benefits reporting.• Support employee leave programs by coordinating documentation and administration for protected leave and disability-related cases.• Answer questions from employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and HR procedures with professionalism and clarity.• Assist with recruiting support for field positions through job posting coordination and related hiring activities.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Sr Payroll Specialist

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29.45 - 34.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a service-focused approach to resolving complex pay issues. The role supports compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements while helping maintain efficient payroll processes and providing day-to-day guidance to less experienced team members. Responsibilities: • Administer bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Maintain payroll records, audit transactions, and review earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings for accuracy and compliance. • Interpret and apply payroll laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions to support compliant payroll processing. • Investigate escalated payroll discrepancies and resolve non-routine issues through detailed analysis and practical solutions. • Serve as a subject matter resource for payroll questions, offering support and direction to entry-level payroll staff as needed. • Partner with employees and internal stakeholders to address payroll concerns with responsiveness and clarity. • Support ongoing improvements to payroll procedures and controls by identifying best practices and recommending process enhancements. • Work within ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems to manage payroll data efficiently for a workforce of 500 or more employees.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Metairie, LA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing international construction company in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who enjoys keeping payables operations organized, accurate, and on schedule. In this role, you will support day-to-day invoice processing, payment activities, and financial record maintenance while partnering closely with the Accounting Manager and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Manage clerical and administrative activities that support the accounts payable and finance function on a daily basis.• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare batches for timely entry and payment processing.• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues with care and urgency.• Process employee expense submissions and maintain complete documentation for approvals and reimbursement tracking.• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare, verify, and distribute check payments and assist with ACH-related transactions, including requests requiring expedited handling.• Receive, organize, and route incoming department mail, then file and maintain invoices, checks, and related financial documents.• Support audit requests and contribute to special assignments and process-related tasks as needed by the accounting team.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Jefferson, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the Jefferson, Louisiana location. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with billing, cash application, and account research while using accounting systems to keep transactions organized and up to date. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly across routine financial processes. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly invoicing activities and help ensure customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.• Review financial entries, supporting records, and coded transactions to confirm correctness, completeness, and proper account assignment.• Investigate incoming cash receipts and record payments accurately within the accounting system, including Great Plains and related tools.• Identify unapplied or unmatched payments, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding cash posting issues promptly.• Use business software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Word to maintain records, analyze account activity, and complete daily accounting tasks.• Monitor receivables activity by supporting collections follow-up, payment tracking, and aging-related account review.• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance team. Our client is growing and has excellent tenure among their team and a great reputation for taking care of their employees. If you have 3+ years of hands on billing, inovicing, data entry and cash allocation along with a strong understanding of accounting principles, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

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 support daily financial operations for an import/export organization. Located in Covington, Louisiana this contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes while working closely with internal teams to keep accounts payable records current and reliable. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate coding before entry into the accounting process.• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.• Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs, confirming payment details and resolving discrepancies before release.• Maintain organized payment and invoice records so documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address billing questions, missing information, and payment status updates.• Use Microsoft Excel to track invoice activity, reconcile data, and support reporting related to payables.• Identify and escalate invoice exceptions, duplicate charges, or coding concerns to help protect accuracy in financial records.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Gretna, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Gretna, Louisiana on a contract to permanent basis. This role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, supporting timely invoicing, applying incoming payments, and managing commercial collections activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving account issues, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in accordance with established billing schedules and account terms.• Post incoming payments, reconcile cash activity, and ensure customer accounts reflect current and accurate balances.• Follow up with commercial clients regarding outstanding invoices and work to resolve past-due balances effectively.• Review account discrepancies, research payment variances, and coordinate with internal partners to correct billing or application issues.• Maintain detailed records of collection efforts, payment activity, and account status updates for reporting and follow-up purposes.• Monitor aging reports regularly and prioritize collection actions to improve overall accounts receivable performance.• Support month-end activities by reconciling receivable balances and assisting with related reporting needs.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z