We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a respected real estate organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This position will support core accounting operations, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.<br>• Analyze financial results and explain variances to support informed business decisions.<br>• Manage billing-related processes and help maintain accurate revenue and receivable records.<br>• Assist with quarterly close procedures, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and reporting deliverables.<br>• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests from internal or external reviewers.<br>• Collaborate closely with accounting, administrative, operational, and executive stakeholders on financial matters and process needs.<br>• Use Excel and accounting systems to maintain records, prepare reports, and improve reporting efficiency.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented tax specialist to support corporate tax accounting and compliance activities in office in the CBD of New Orleans. The role is in office daily and only local candidates or those is a daily commute location of New Orleans will be considered. This role contributes to the accurate preparation, reporting, and payment of state and local tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions while helping maintain adherence to regulatory requirements. The position is well suited for someone with a strong accounting foundation, solid analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain tax accrual calculations, supporting schedules, and related journal entry documentation for assigned obligations.</p><p>• Prepare and submit state and local tax returns, including sales and use tax filings, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Assist with property tax reporting by gathering data, organizing records, and supporting compliance submissions.</p><p>• Respond to audit activity and regulatory inquiries by compiling requested information and coordinating documentation.</p><p>• Reconcile tax accounts and contribute to month-end and period-end close activities tied to tax reporting.</p><p>• Track filing calendars, payment due dates, and required records to help ensure ongoing compliance across jurisdictions.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen tax processes, improve documentation practices, and support internal control activities.</p><p>• Provide additional tax and accounting support as business needs evolve.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity with a fast growing company with a hard-working and dedicated team who take care of each other. If you have a 4 year accounting degree and/or are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of sales and use, property and/or franchise tax preparation, filing and research experience, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Analyst to support daily financial operations for a distribution company in Metairie. This position is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who enjoys working with transactional data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a reliable month-end close process. The role offers hands-on exposure to all accounting aspects while building experience with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and classify routine financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring entries are coded to the appropriate accounts.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payment support, and maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.</p><p>• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help keep the general ledger current.</p><p>• Update and maintain accounting information within Dynamics NAV and related software tools used by the finance team.</p><p>• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Microsoft Excel to assist with daily accounting tasks and period-end reviews.</p><p>• Organize digital financial files and use Adobe Acrobat to review, compile, and manage accounting documents.</p><p>• Contribute to process-related system updates or workflow changes within the accounting function when assigned by management.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Harahan, Louisiana. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and posting adjusting entries. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and cash reconciliation processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and follow-up on account activity</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and clear documentation for audit readiness</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a routine basis and investigate discrepancies to resolution</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to financial records and addressing outstanding items promptly</p><p>• Analyze accounting transactions to identify variances, unusual balances, and areas requiring correction</p><p>• Collaborate with internal partners to gather financial information and support reporting accuracy</p>