Accounting Clerk

NextGenEnergyJobs; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

RES is seeking a focused intern to assist accounts payable tasks in Baton Rouge. You will enter invoices, code A/P items, and help maintain vendor records while supporting data entry and reconciliation efforts.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities. This entry-level position provides exposure to financial processes in a sustainability-focused company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a business-related major.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Entering payables and assisting with data entry of invoices and journal entries.
• Coding A/P invoices and organizing vendor records for processing.
• Setting up new vendors and maintaining vendor records.
• Responding to vendor emails and phone inquiries.
• Routing invoices for approval and processing payments.
• Performing reconciliations and helping resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assisting with audit support and special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related major

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Entering payables and assisting with data entry of invoices and journal entries
• Organizing and coding A/P invoices for processing
• Setting up new vendors and maintaining vendor records
• Responding to vendor emails and phone inquiries
• Routing invoices for approval and processing payments
• Performing reconciliations and helping resolve invoice discrepancies
• Assisting with audit support and special projects as needed

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a business-related major
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• $18
• $20 USD
• Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.