Sr. Cost Accountant Orleans, LA

Position: Sr. Cost Accountant Job in New Orleans, LA | Robert Half

Sr. Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting project-based cost tracking, and providing insight into budgets, cash flow, and overall business performance. The role is primarily in person with a hybrid schedule option, requiring regular on-site presence multiple days each week in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support reliable financial operations.
• Lead project financial tracking by managing job cost records, billing activity, and supporting schedules tied to revenue and contract performance.
• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, including operating, payroll, and project-related accounts.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and evaluate results to identify trends, issues, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Build, update, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections while reviewing variances against actual performance.
• Maintain cost and budget data within Net Suite and ensure financial information remains current, organized, and decision-ready.
• Record payroll-related journal entries for compensation, taxes, and benefits accruals with a high level of accuracy.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax obligations and support timely filings and documentation.
• Provide guidance to accounting team members through training, oversight, and ongoing performance support.