Accounting Clerk - Disbursements

Biehl; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401k matching

Dental

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision

Wellness

Job summary

Biehl in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level accounting assistant to provide general accounting, clerical and administrative support within the DA accounting department. The role supports vendors, processes invoices, and helps prepare monthly entries in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has basic accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a small team. Training will be provided to develop proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable or general office environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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/monthly deadlines for above.
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Complete other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor or senior management.
• Tend to email inquiries professionally and timely.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Great Plains experience

Excel skills

GL/AP/AR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.