Billing & AR/AP Specialist — Growth, Team‑Oriented

Southshore Enterprises, Inc.; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee,

401(k) + 4% Company Match

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

EAP Program

Job summary

United Container Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions across multiple entities. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting customer and vendor transactions, and ensuring timely completion of recurring accounting processes.

The role involves processing AP/AR, customer payments, monthly reconciliations, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runs.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Process customer credit card payments and bank cash receipts.
• Prepare recurring customer and intercompany billings.
• Support freight billing, freight reconciliation, and related accounting activities.
• Maintain customer records, tax exemption documentation, and other financial records.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
• Provide backup support for inventory, invoicing, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, warehouse, and sales teams to support business objectives.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-training opportunities.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

United Container Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions across multiple entities. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting customer and vendor transactions, and ensuring timely completion of recurring accounting processes.

The role involves processing AP/AR, customer payments, monthly reconciliations, and collaborating with