<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing transactional accounting work with payroll-related support and tax compliance tasks. The role will contribute to accurate billing, timely vendor processing, and dependable financial recordkeeping while partnering closely with accounting leadership to strengthen established procedures. Prior experience in IT or a sales environment is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support payroll administration as a secondary resource for the HR lead, helping ensure accurate and timely processing when needed.</p><p>• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax filings and coordinate payments across various tax jurisdictions.</p><p>• Generate customer invoices and maintain accounts receivable records to promote prompt and accurate collections activity.</p><p>• Enter and review vendor bills within accounts payable, ensuring transactions are coded correctly and reflected in the appropriate records.</p><p>• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including data entry and maintenance of organized financial documentation.</p><p>• Partner with the comptroller to document, refine, and uphold accounting workflows and operating procedures.</p><p>• Review accounting entries for accuracy, including debit activity and transaction details tied to product sales.</p><p>• Help track financial components such as commissions and gross profit-related data to support reporting needs.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing construction company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced accounting environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and dependable follow-through. In this role, you will support day-to-day payables operations, partner with internal teams, and help maintain efficient financial processes. This position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative department while building long-term career potential.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the daily administrative and clerical activities of the accounts payable and finance team to keep workflows organized and on schedule.<br>• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate account codes, and prepare items for timely processing and payment.<br>• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues with a strong service-oriented approach.<br>• Process employee expense reimbursements and assist with routine check runs and ACH-related payment activity.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable subledger details to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Receive, organize, and distribute incoming department mail, including invoices, checks, and related documents.<br>• Maintain orderly records by logging, copying, scanning, filing, and tracking financial paperwork as needed.<br>• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation and providing support for internal and external review requests.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and process improvement efforts requested by accounting leadership.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a health-focused pharmaceutical and biotech organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong payables experience, accuracy in invoice processing, and confidence working with coded transactions and disbursements. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment operations while supporting a well-organized and compliant accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting details, and assign the appropriate general ledger coding before processing.<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including data entry, verification, approvals follow-up, and payment scheduling.<br>• Prepare and process ACH transactions and check runs to ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.<br>• Reconcile payable records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve invoice or payment issues with internal teams and suppliers.<br>• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment activity, and audit support in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Monitor aging items and help prioritize outstanding obligations to support steady cash disbursement operations.<br>• Assist with updates to payable workflows or accounting tools when process changes affect invoice handling or payment execution.
We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage the full bookkeeping cycle with accuracy, strong judgment, and a hands-on approach. The right candidate will bring deep experience across payables, receivables, payroll, and reconciliations while helping maintain reliable financial records and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee complete bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in an organized manner.<br>• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and manage check runs to keep accounts payable current and compliant.<br>• Monitor incoming payments, issue customer invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy accounts receivable activity.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet items to confirm the accuracy of financial records.<br>• Administer full-cycle payroll, including timely processing, deduction tracking, and payroll record maintenance.<br>• Manage electronic billing procedures and coordinate invoice distribution to customers through appropriate systems.<br>• Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks and generate routine financial information for internal review.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and preparing supporting documentation.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support our client in Metairie. This position plays a central role in keeping accounting records accurate, payroll on schedule, and billing activity organized across multiple functions. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate professionally while handling confidential financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, assigning proper expense coding, confirming approvals, and issuing payments within required timelines.</p><p>• Process payroll, validating time records, applying deductions accurately, and helping ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.</p><p>• Create and distribute client billing in line with established guidelines, while reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness before release.</p><p>• Maintain trust accounting records with careful attention to compliance, documentation standards, and accurate transaction tracking.</p><p>• Reconcile and assign client-related expenses to support precise billing, reporting, and financial recordkeeping.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing records, supporting reconciliations, and assisting with reporting needs.</p><p>• Follow up on open payables, billing questions, and vendor matters by coordinating with internal team members and external contacts as needed.</p><p>• Organize accounting files and supporting documentation to meet company policies and applicable legal record retention requirements.</p><p>• Oversee purchasing and inventory levels for office and kitchen supplies, balancing availability with cost-conscious ordering practices.</p><p>• Provide backup front-desk and switchboard coverage during scheduled staff absences and assist with audits, special projects, and other assigned accounting or administrative tasks.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for long-term employment, where you will play an integral role in managing financial records and ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with QuickBooks and a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable efficiently and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial data aligns with account balances.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and track financial data effectively.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and summaries as needed to support decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and resolve any discrepancies in financial records or transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.</p><p>• Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.</p><p>• Keep up-to-date with bookkeeping best practices and compliance requirements.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance.</p><p>• Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness.</p><p>• Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments.</p><p>• Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities.</p><p>• Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.</p>