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4 results for Sr Accountant in New Orleans, LA

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and follow-up on account activity• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and clear documentation for audit readiness• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a routine basis and investigate discrepancies to resolution• Perform bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to financial records and addressing outstanding items promptly• Analyze accounting transactions to identify variances, unusual balances, and areas requiring correction• Collaborate with internal partners to gather financial information and support reporting accuracy
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage core financial activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to timely month-end processes. The role will focus on general ledger support, reconciliations, transaction review, and financial documentation while working across key accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, and supporting schedules to identify and resolve discrepancies.• Review banking transactions and account activity to ensure entries are recorded correctly and completely.• Support accounts payable processing by verifying documentation, coding expenses, and assisting with payment-related records.• Assist with billing activities and monitor open balances to help maintain accurate customer account status.• Generate and review aging reports to track outstanding items and support follow-up on overdue balances.• Examine bank statements and internal records to confirm consistency across financial data.• Use NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to organize accounting information, prepare reports, and analyze account details.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Financial Accountant

Galliano, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide accurate financial reporting for our client in the Greater Houma Area. This position will play an important role in maintaining financial records, supporting lending-related documentation, and contributing to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, solid Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple levels of the business. Responsibilities:• Develop timely and accurate financial statements that support leadership decision-making and ongoing business operations.• Compile and submit documentation packages required by banking partners to satisfy reporting and compliance obligations.• Monitor outstanding loan activity, maintain related records, and help ensure all financing requirements are tracked appropriately.• Build financial forecasts and projections to assist with planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting the annual audit process.• Record and review journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparation support and related financial documentation.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Junior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Record and classify routine financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring entries are coded to the appropriate accounts.• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payment support, and maintaining organized documentation.• Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help keep the general ledger current.• Update and maintain accounting information within Dynamics NAV and related software tools used by the finance team.• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Microsoft Excel to assist with daily accounting tasks and period-end reviews.• Organize digital financial files and use Adobe Acrobat to review, compile, and manage accounting documents.• Contribute to process-related system updates or workflow changes within the accounting function when assigned by management.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z