Accounting Assistant

Bengal Transportation Services, Inc; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bengal Transportation Services, Inc. is seeking an organized Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team in Geismar, Louisiana. This on-site role focuses on invoice entry, document organization, spreadsheet updates, and routine account follow-up under the Accounting Manager.

The ideal candidate enjoys numbers, maintains accurate records, and communicates clearly when information is unclear. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with compensation of $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Accurate typing and data-entry skills; comfortable with numbers.
• Proficient in Excel, email, and basic office software for data handling.
• Strong organization; able to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication; discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, scan, and file invoices and other accounting documents.
• Enter invoice and transaction information into the accounting system under supervision.
• Check documents for completeness and accuracy; flag discrepancies.
• Match invoices with purchase orders/receipts and route missing information.
• Update spreadsheets and vendor records with accurate data.

Skills

Accurate typing & data-entry

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting coursework or training

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP / Great Plains

Job description

Accounting Assistant

Location: Geismar, Louisiana - On-site

Compensation: $20.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Employment: Full-time | Start as soon as possible

From rigging to logistics, cranes to careers, we believe precision and purpose go hand in hand. Join a team that values safety, supports growth, and gets the job done right.

Position Summary

Bengal is seeking an organized, dependable Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team's daily work. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role assists with invoice entry, document organization, spreadsheet updates, and routine account follow-up. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, keeps accurate records, and asks questions when information is incomplete or unclear.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, organize, scan, and file invoices, receipts, statements, and other accounting documents.
• Enter invoice and transaction information into the accounting system under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Check documents for completeness and mathematical accuracy; flag missing approvals, duplicate items, and other discrepancies.
• Match invoices with available purchase orders, receipts, or supporting records and route missing information for follow-up.
• Update spreadsheets, vendor contact records, and routine accounting logs using consistent file names and accurate data.
• Help assemble payment packets, check-mailing materials, and supporting records for the accounts payable process.
• Gather statements and transaction details for reconciliations and month-end tasks completed by the accounting team.
• Respond to routine document requests and direct payment questions or unresolved issues to the appropriate accounting team member.
• Maintain orderly physical and electronic files and protect confidential company and vendor information.
• Assist with telephone coverage, correspondence, and other office support while keeping assigned accounting work current.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Accurate typing and data-entry skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with numbers.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, email, and common office software to enter, organize, and retrieve information.
• Strong organization and the ability to follow procedures, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication, dependability, and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to learn accounting-system tasks, work with a team, and seek guidance when transactions need review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting support, bookkeeping, invoice processing, data-entry, or office experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP / Great Plains or another accounting system.
• Accounting or bookkeeping coursework or training.

Work Environment

This is an on-site office position in Geismar, Louisiana, with regular computer use, document review, telephone communication, and collaboration with the accounting team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Bengal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.