13 Results for Staff Accountant Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Staff Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and compliance efforts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including tax support, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.• Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.• Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a financial services organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is confident handling high-volume reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting core accounting operations with precision. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with accounting leadership, contribute to month-end activities, and expand into broader responsibilities over time. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed account, cash, and bank reconciliations while investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate general ledger activity and reliable financial reporting. • Assist with month-end close by reviewing balances, validating transactions, and ensuring supporting documentation is complete. • Work with accounts payable processes to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with internal controls. • Analyze trial balance activity and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. • Review financial data to support the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and profit and loss reporting. • Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to ensure transactions are classified properly across accounts. • Support banking-related accounting activity, including payment and wire transactions, with attention to detail and accuracy. • Take on additional accounting assignments as the role evolves, providing ongoing support to the Controller and broader finance team.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a financial services team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys detailed transactional work, brings strong reconciliation expertise, and can contribute across core accounting activities. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday, along with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time. Responsibilities:• Perform high-volume account, bank, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting trial balance activity.• Assist with month-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results.• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to track transactions, verify payment activity, and support smooth accounting operations.• Review financial statements and profit and loss activity to identify variances, confirm accuracy, and support reporting needs.• Apply a strong understanding of debits and credits to analyze transactions and maintain reliable accounting records.• Support banking-related processes, including payment and wire activity, with close attention to control and documentation requirements.• Take on additional accounting duties as the role evolves, contributing to broader team support and long-term growth opportunities. This is a fast-paced, small office setting so we need a hands on Senior Accountant with great interpersonal skills to to multi-task and work closely with the local and regional teams. If you are a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of full cycle accounting (banking industry experience is a plus!), for confidential consideration, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Metairie, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
87000 - 97500 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana. This role supports financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and audit activities while helping maintain accurate accounting records and sound internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with reconciliations and month-end processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners. Responsibilities: • Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities to support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. • Prepare statutory filings, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for quarterly and annual reporting, audits, and regulatory submissions. • Partner with external advisors, auditors, actuaries, and reinsurance contacts to gather data, resolve issues, and support financial reporting requirements. • Develop budgets, analyze variances, and produce financial reports, visual summaries, and committee materials for leadership review and planning discussions. • Review expenses and payables for proper coding, prepare deductible billings, and perform detailed analyses to improve accuracy and accountability. • Maintain and enhance accounting procedures, internal control documentation, and reporting practices to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness. • Oversee reinsurance-related accounting, including entries, reconciliations, treaty maintenance, and coordination on open matters with brokers and third parties. • Provide guidance and training to accounting staff and business leaders on reporting tools, budget-to-actual analysis, and financial report usage. • Monitor applicable insurance and regulatory changes and assist with testing accounting-related operational systems when updates affect reporting processes.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Covington, LA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Covington, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing high-volume transactions, maintaining accurate records, and working across both payables and receivables activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, confidence with accounting software, and the ability to keep financial data current and reliable. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and on schedule while verifying supporting documentation and coding details. • Maintain accounts payable records, reconcile discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams or suppliers to resolve payment issues. • Record customer payments, post transactions, and assist with monitoring outstanding balances within accounts receivable. • Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and review entries for completeness. • Support invoice handling and documentation workflows using tools such as QuickBooks and Invoice Pro. • Prepare spreadsheets and reports in Microsoft Excel to help track accounting activity and identify variances. • Assist with revenue-related reporting tasks in an oil and gas environment by organizing and updating financial information. • Help maintain orderly accounting files and ensure documents are accessible for audits and internal review.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
17 - 19 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a Contract to Permanent role. This position supports daily payment operations by reviewing invoices, organizing documentation, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling high-volume transactional work while meeting deadlines. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing • Assign the correct accounting codes to vendor invoices and enter payment data into the system • Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time • Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation for tracking and audit purposes • Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal departments • Monitor payment activity and help keep accounts payable transactions current and accurate
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Covington, LA
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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.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Entry Level Accountant

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Our client is expanding their team due to growth for an entry level Staff Accountant to join this well-tenured group in a very stable company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of accounts payabale and financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the department head to understand and ensure accuracy of all Accounts Payable and financial reporting activity</li><li>Assist in preparation and distribution of financial statements</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting</li><li>0 - 2 years' experience in accounting</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel</li></ul>Our client is interviewing immediately and hopes to hire before the end of the month. If you have a 4-year accounting degree, a strong internship or some public accounting or corporate accounting experience, this is a great role on the Northshore! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis to discuss it at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager / Audit Lead

River Ridge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager / Audit Lead to join a public accounting firm in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position combines oversight of tax engagements with leadership on audit assignments, serving as a primary point of contact for clients while guiding staff through execution and review. The role is ideal for a licensed CPA who can manage multiple priorities, mentor team members, and deliver thoughtful service to small businesses, nonprofits, and foreign-owned entities. Responsibilities: • Lead audit engagements by overseeing staff assignments, evaluating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule. • Examine audit documentation for quality and completeness while keeping engagements aligned with deadlines and budget expectations. • Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly to client leadership and respond to questions throughout the engagement. • Guide and develop team members by providing instruction, feedback, and support on audit methods and best practices. • Oversee a group of tax clients that includes privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and foreign-owned businesses. • Review business, nonprofit, and individual tax filings prepared by staff to confirm accuracy, compliance, and consistency. • Provide clients with practical tax planning guidance and assist in addressing notices or other tax authority inquiries. • Partner with firm leadership on staffing decisions, workflow coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships across tax and audit services.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Marrero, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a close-knit corporate team in Marrero, Louisiana. This position supports multiple companies and plays an important role in keeping invoice processing, payment activity, and account records accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a steady weekly invoice volume, working with accounting entries across related entities, and contributing in a fast-growing environment with opportunities for long-term development. Responsibilities:• Process approximately 75 to 150 invoices each week with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.• Review, classify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system using correct general ledger coding.• Prepare and support check run activities to ensure vendors are paid according to established schedules.• Maintain accounts payable records for multiple companies while keeping documentation organized and current.• Assist with intercompany journal entries and related accounting support across affiliated entities.• Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with internal contacts or vendors to resolve payment issues promptly.• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and help ensure financial data is complete and accurate.• Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts as the organization continues to expand. Qualifications<ul><li>3+ years in accounting or related field</li><li>Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills</li><li>Detail oriented</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Sage exposure is a plus</li></ul>This is a direct hire (not temp to hire) opportunity that offers 2 days of work from home a week after 2 months of training! If you have 3+ years of high volume AP experience, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-10-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function on the Northshore of Louisiana. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end invoice processing, payment execution, and close activities while maintaining strong controls and reliable vendor support. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in procure-to-pay operations, sound leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex issues in a fast-paced environment supervising a large team. The role is in office 4 days/week. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounts payable operations across the full invoice-to-payment cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.• Supervise and develop a team of AP professionals by setting priorities, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on complex transactional issues.• Oversee purchase order matching, invoice exception handling, and resolution of discrepancies involving receipts, pricing, approvals, and vendor documentation.• Manage month-end close activities related to payables, including reconciliations, accrual support, and timely clearing of outstanding balances such as GR/IR items.• Coordinate payment processing activities, including ACH and other disbursement methods, while partnering with treasury to support cash management requirements.• Work cross-functionally with procurement, finance, tax, and operational stakeholders to improve procure-to-pay efficiency and address escalated vendor or partner concerns.• Maintain strong oversight of enterprise ERP and AP workflow tools to support reporting, transaction visibility, and effective control execution.• Escalate high-risk issues promptly, particularly those affecting cash flow, compliance, or business-critical supplier relationships. Our client is well-established and in growth mode and looking for a strong A/P Manager in this newly created role to oversee and increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the Accounts Payable department. If you have an accounting degree and 10+ years supervising a large AP team in complex company, this could be an excellent career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

New Orleans, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our client's team. This is a mostly remote role with 2 weeks of onsite training and quarterly meetings in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will help evaluate financial and operational performance by gathering data, conducting research, and supporting the development of analytical reports for healthcare-related engagements. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to client-facing projects while collaborating with experienced professionals and managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Enter, organize, and validate financial and productivity information used for modeling, benchmarking, and performance analysis.• Gather and synthesize both numerical and narrative healthcare financial and operational data to support consulting engagements.• Perform targeted market research on physician specialties, medical services, procedures, and reimbursement trends to inform analysis.• Partner with valuation professionals to prepare financial analyses and contribute written content for valuation and consulting reports.• Manage several assignments at once by balancing deadlines and adjusting to priorities established by senior team members.• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as business and client needs arise.• Maintain accurate project documentation and update records within the project management system.• Support strong client service by delivering dependable, timely work and communicating professionally throughout each engagement.• Work independently with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability while contributing to continuous quality improvement.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

New Orleans, LA
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Temporary to Hire
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a client-focused team in New Orleans, Louisiana as part of a contract opportunity with permanent potential. In this role, you will contribute to financial evaluation, market intelligence, and consulting support within a healthcare-focused environment while partnering with experienced analysts on multiple engagements. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex data, balancing competing priorities, and producing accurate, well-organized analysis that supports strategic decisions. This is primarily a remote opportunity, but the candidate would need to commute to the New Orleans area for strategic meetings and quarterly team meetings. Responsibilities:• Enter, organize, and validate financial and productivity information used in benchmarking, forecasting, and analytical models. Heavy Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation.• Gather and synthesize both numerical and operational healthcare data to support valuation and consulting assignments.• Perform targeted research on physician specialties, clinical services, procedures, and reimbursement trends to inform project conclusions.• Partner with senior analysts to develop financial analyses and contribute content for formal valuation and advisory reports.• Manage several assignments at once by adjusting priorities based on business needs and direction from team leadership.• Maintain up-to-date project documentation and status records within the designated project management tools.• Complete special analyses and time-sensitive requests while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.• Support strong client service by delivering dependable work, communicating professionally, and helping maintain positive client relationships.• Contribute to continuous improvement by following company standards, adopting relevant technologies, and promoting accuracy in all deliverables.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

13 results for Staff Accountant in New Orleans, LA