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Accounting SupervisorRobert Half

  • Not-remote
  • Temp
  • Total comp
    Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
  • Salary
  • Metairie, LA

Job Summary

Description We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join a team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will guide core accounting operations, support timely and accurate financial reporting, and help strengthen the reliability of day-to-day financial processes. The role is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who can balance detailed transactional oversight with team leadership, analysis, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables oversight, fixed assets, project-related accounting, and intercompany transactions to maintain accurate financial records.

Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles by coordinating deadlines, reviewing key entries, and ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on time.

Prepare and evaluate journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Produce recurring financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement packages, for leadership review and corporate consolidation.

Analyze revenue, cost activity, and account fluctuations, investigate unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies between operational records and the general ledger.

Partner with the accounts payable function and treasury-related stakeholders to review cash needs, payment activity, wire schedules, and disbursement support documentation.

Supervise and mentor three accounting team members by assigning work, reviewing output, reinforcing procedures, and promoting accountability and career growth.

Coordinate audit support by compiling schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation while helping maintain strong internal controls and organized financial records.

Research tax and accounting matters, recommend practical resolutions to the Controller, and contribute to improvements in reporting, controls, automation, and workflow efficiency. Requirements 3+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting activities.

Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

Experience reviewing accruals, investigating variances, and preparing supporting schedules for financial statement reporting.

Ability to oversee multiple accounting processes while maintaining accuracy, organization, and adherence to deadlines.

Prior experience leading or reviewing the work of accounting staff in a collaborative team environment.

Comfortable working cross-functionally with accounts payable, operational teams, auditors, and finance leadership.

Proficiency in identifying process gaps, strengthening controls, and using systems or automation tools to improve efficiency.

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