Accounting Assistant

Sea Level Construction; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Sealevel Construction, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting department with accounts payable, payroll assistance, and daily financial tasks in a fast-growing construction firm. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork with project managers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll and accounts payable processing required.
• Construction accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and takes initiative to solve problems.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes and software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Processes accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate entry of invoices.
• Assists in processing payroll.
• Collaborates with project managers and other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Maintains accurate and organized financial records.
• Helps streamline accounting processes to increase efficiency.
• Supports other accounting duties as required in a fast-paced, growing environment based on company’s needs.
• Promotes, executes, and adheres to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Accounting Assistant

Summary:

Holds a key role in supporting the accounting department by performing a variety of accounting tasks. This includes accounts payable processing, assisting with payroll processing, and assisting with day-to-day accounting functions to help our business run smoothly and effectively.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in payroll and accounts payable processing required.
• Experience with construction accounting is highly preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and takes initiative to solve problems.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes and software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate entry of invoices.
• Assists in processing payroll.
• Collaborates with project managers and other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Maintains accurate and organized financial records.
• Helps streamline accounting processes to increase efficiency.
• Supports other accounting duties as required in a fast-paced, growing environment based on company’s needs.
• Promotes, executes, and adheres to the company’s health, safety, and environmental program.

Why Join Us?

• Become part of a growing company with opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative team environment where your contributions matter.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Sealevel Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer who fully supports and practices the principles of equal employment opportunity and strictly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination. Sealevel Construction, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

www.sealevelinc.com