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Bookkeeper jobs in New Orleans, LA
Bookkeepers maintain the daily financial records of a business. They enter transactions, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and bills, and keep the ledger tidy enough for accountants to work from.
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$52k
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Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines that pride themselves on th…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering except…
$25 - $30 per hour
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accounting Administrator to support the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations. This role will provide hands-on administ…
Job title: Payroll Analyst Location : New Orleans LA - Remote US Citizen with Clearance Eligibility Duration: Full Time New Orleans or remotely. Job Summary: Federal payroll or Special Payroll Processing System (SPPS) We…
At Harmony Pizza , we are committed to being #1 in every community we serve. We take pride in helping our team members grow and reach their full potential. Join us and be part of a team that delivers great service, creat…
JOB SUMMARY Assists in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees.…
RPM Pizza has been one of the largest Domino’s franchises in the United States for over 40 years, is family-owned and operates over 160+ stores in four states, including Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Whil…
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and related transactions. This position ensures compliance with company policies and procedures whil…
VPG is looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant! We offer two weeks of PTO, 13 company-paid holidays, up to 4% 401k matching, employee assistance program, health, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental benefit…
Position Summary (ON-SITE; NOT REMOTE): The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for multiple client companies within our Professional Employer Organization. This role ensures comp…
The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing and processing client bills with the attorneys and their staff utilizing the Firm’s billing platforms and facilitating electronic billing submissions. Responsibilities:…
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What bookkeepers earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $36k–$45k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Senior | $27–$35 | $56k–$73k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which bookkeeping software have you used day to day?
Name the platforms and the tasks you actually performed in them — reconciliations, invoicing, reports. Mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor if you have them.
How do you make sure your entries are accurate?
Describe habits: reconciling regularly, double-checking against source documents, and reviewing unusual balances rather than trusting memory.
Walk me through reconciling a bank account.
Show the mechanics — match transactions, investigate differences, adjust for timing items — and your habit of finishing with a clean, documented reconciliation.
How do you handle a client or manager who is behind on records?
Describe triaging months of backlog systematically and setting up a routine so it does not pile up again. Calm persistence is the selling point.
What do you do when you find a transaction you cannot categorize?
Say you park it in a review account, gather context from receipts or the owner, and never guess silently. Accuracy over speed.
How do you keep sensitive financial information confidential?
Mention practical measures: access controls, not discussing figures outside need-to-know, and following the firm's data handling rules.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.
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Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.
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Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.
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Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.
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List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Bookkeeper
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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Staff Accountant
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