On-Site Accounting Assistant (Detail-Oriented)

Bengal Logistics Services, LLC; Louisiana; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bengal is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team in Geismar, Louisiana. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will handle invoice entry, file organization, spreadsheet updates, and routine follow-up to keep finances on track.

This on-site role requires precision and teamwork, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and asking questions when information is unclear.

Qualifications

• Accurate typing and data-entry skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to use Excel, email, and common office software to manage information.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and deadline compliance.
• Professional communication and discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness to learn accounting-system tasks and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, scan, and file invoices, receipts, statements, and other accounting documents.
• Enter invoice and transaction information into the accounting system under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Check documents for completeness and mathematical accuracy; flag missing approvals, duplicate items, and other discrepancies.
• Match invoices with available purchase orders, receipts, or supporting records and route missing information for follow-up.
• Update spreadsheets, vendor contact records, and routine accounting logs using consistent file names and accurate data.
• Help assemble payment packets, check-mailing materials, and supporting records for the accounts payable process.
• Gather statements and transaction details for reconciliations and month-end tasks completed by the accounting team.
• Respond to routine document requests and direct payment questions or unresolved issues to the appropriate accounting team member.
• Maintain orderly physical and electronic files and protect confidential company and vendor information.
• Assist with telephone coverage, correspondence, and other office support while keeping assigned accounting work current.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Skills

Typing & data-entry

Excel

Organization

Professional communication

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Bengal is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team in Geismar, Louisiana. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will handle invoice entry, file organization, spreadsheet updates, and routine follow-up to keep finances on track.

This on-site role requires precision and teamwork, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and asking questions when information is unclear.