Accounting Assistant - Slidell, LA Slidell, LA

Join Our Team at Altrad Sparrows!

Altrad Sparrows, a part of Altrad Group, is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, renewables and industrial markets. Our solutions support our clients to optimize their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people. With our headquarters in France, we employ over 52,000 people across numerous operational locations within the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

Accounting Assistant

The position will perform data entry, initial setup and closure of jobs, and generate invoices/credit memos for the US division of Sparrows Offshore, LLC. The position will work closely with project managers to reduce Aged WIP and increase invoice activity, work with AP to enter receipts for processing, and assist in collections as needed. This position will perform other duties necessary to help the Finance team meet its deadlines.

• Open jobs upon submission of all proper documentation by approved requestors.
• Generate and submit Invoices/Credit Memos upon job completion as requested.
• Close jobs once completed after ensuring all cost is accounted for and the job has been invoiced.
• Labour entry for direct hourly and direct salary personnel.
• Entry of miscellaneous receipts as needed.
• Generating weekly WIP Aging reports and submitting to project managers for review prior to weekly WIP meeting with branch managers.
• Enter Vendor Invoices by matching with PO receivers or proper GL coding in batches to be approved by Senior AP Specialist.
• Maintain account payable filing system.
• Creating and/or maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with month end close reconciliations and related reporting.
• Other administrative and accounting projects and tasks as assigned.
• Know and understand Sparrows Offshore’ Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Understand and comply with all Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Perform all other duties as required by Supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a related role.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel software
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

We support the global energy industry by optimizing the performance, reliability, and safety of critical equipment and people through our engineered products and services.

As a leading energy services contractor, we provide high-quality specialist equipment and integrated engineering services, ensuring our employees are part of a growing and dynamic team.

We foster a workplace built on Respect, where everyone is valued;
Solidarity, promoting teamwork and collaboration;
Courage, encouraging innovative thinking;
Humility, embracing diverse perspectives; and Conviviality, creating a positive and inclusive environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying for U.S. based positions must have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.