We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for a contract position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, reconciliations, and administrative accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and dependable support across core accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

Manage incoming invoices by reviewing, coding, and preparing them for accurate entry and payment processing. Support accounts receivable activities by tracking incoming payments, maintaining records, and helping resolve billing discrepancies. Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and up to date. Maintain vendor documentation and accounting files, ensuring records are organized and compliant with internal standards. Process routine financial and administrative paperwork related to accounting transactions and department operations. Assist with payroll support activities using ADP and help verify payroll-related information when needed. Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, update tracking logs, and prepare basic reports for the accounting team. Help identify and correct inconsistencies in account records by reviewing transactions and supporting reconciliation efforts. Experience supporting accounting operations with exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, and financial record maintenance. Ability to complete bank reconciliations and investigate account variances with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and spreadsheet-based reporting. Familiarity with vendor file management and processing routine accounting documentation. Experience using ADP for payroll-related tasks or supporting payroll administration. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .