Accounting Specialist

Sabine Surveyors is currently seeking an Accounting Specialist in our Metairie office.

Sabine Surveyors is a full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CRF 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.

This position is responsible for the following:
Other duties may be assigned.

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Prepare invoices, verify expense reports, and process payments.
• Support payroll processing and benefit deductions as needed.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Generate reports and provide financial data to management upon request.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Assisting with bank and financial audits as needed.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Net Suite, SAP, or similar).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at company field offices and various sites away from the home office.
• Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, with some exposure to weather conditions, especially hot, humid, and/or rainy weather.

• Computers, copiers, scanners, printers, fax machines.

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be proficient with Share Point and Excel