Accounting Clerk - Disbursements

Biehl; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Biehl is seeking an entry-level accounting assistant in a hybrid Houston, TX setup. You will support the accounting department with AP/AR tasks, invoicing, and monthly entries while coordinating with Operations and senior staff.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, proper coding, and timely reporting. Flexible work-from-home options accompany a entry-level path with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Works well independently or as part of a team.
• Great Plains experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Experience with general ledger or AP/AR systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process vendor invoices as received.
• Code funds received related to cargo operations and vessel activity.
• Process disbursements per Operations billing Instructions.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries.
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines for the above.
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Complete other projects and assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management.
• Handle email inquiries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Great Plains

Excel skills

GL/AP/AR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years accounting/AP/office experience

Tools

Great Plains

ERP systems

GL/AP/AR software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Role Objectives

This position provides general accounting, clerical and administrative support for the company, within the DA accounting department.

Hybrid work schedule

This position is entry level.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and process vendors Invoices as received.
• Codes funds received related to cargo operations and vessel activity
• Process disbursements based on billing instructions from Operations
• Prepare and record monthly entries.
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports as required
• Meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines for the above
• Perform payables and receivables functions
• Complete other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management
• Tending to email inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, very organized and appreciation for accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and flexibility to changing priorities
• Works well individually or as part of a team
• Great Plains experience a plus
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger or accounts payable/receivable systems

Ability to train and coach others in similar areas of responsibility

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required

2+ years of experience working in a similar capacity in an accounting, accounts payable or general office environment

Physical Requirements

• Worker will exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Requires repetitive motion, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering, and sitting
• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
• Worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions as work is performed in an office

Flexible work from home options available.