Accounting Associate

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Associate to enter and verify numerical data for accounting records. The role involves processing accounts payable, matching invoices with receiving tickets, and maintaining vendor files in Oracle.

The position supports payroll processing, supplier communications, and general clerical tasks, requiring good communication and teamwork. This on-site role is ideal for someone with 1 year accounting exposure and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficient in 10-key pad operation.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Enter inventory requisitions daily into Oracle.
• Process accounts payable: match invoices with receiving tickets and enter for payment.
• Scan vendor invoices into system and file alphabetically.
• Coordinate with office manager, purchasing, and receiving for PO corrections.
• Enter OSL payroll weekly as calculated by HR.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Read and route incoming mail.
• Run accounts payable reports monthly to clear errors before month end.
• Condense vendor statements to avoid skipped payments.
• Answer and screen telephone calls and assist visitors.

Skills

10-key pad operation

Good communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Accounting Associate with preferably at least 1 year of experience in accounting or related field. The candidate will enter, compute, record, and verify numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records and relieve officials of clerical work and minor administrative and business detail.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Proficient in 10-key pad operation required
• Basic knowledge of computer software, i.e., MS Office
• Good communication skills including written and oral communication
• Can work well with others

SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of computer software, i.e., MS Office
• Good communication skills including written and oral communication
• Can work well with others

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enters inventory requisitions daily into Oracle
• Performs accounts payable functions such as comparing and matching invoices with receiving tickets and then processes and enters for payment
• Scans vendor invoices into system once matched in the computer system and then files them alphabetically
• Communicates with office manager, purchasing, and receiving for proper corrections on purchase order needed
• Enters OSL payroll weekly for proper payment once calculated by Human Resources
• Assists with special projects, as required
• Reads and routes incoming mail
• Runs accounts payable reports monthly, sometimes more often, to get with office manager and clear up errors in the system before month end
• Sorts through and condenses vendor statements monthly to assure that invoices are not skipped on payments
• Assists with answering and screening telephone calls
• Assists with greeting scheduled visitors and directing to appropriate area or person
• Enters time for all employees and conducts necessary reporting to ensure all information entered is balanced and accurate