Receptionist / Accounting Assistant
- Marquette Transportation Company, LLC
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Full Time
Receptionist / Accounting Assistant
Req #34
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,500 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.
Job Title: Receptionist / Accounting Assistant
Reports To: Lead - Accounts Payable
Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Division: River
Location: Paducah, KY
Principal Responsibilities:
Answer incoming phone calls professionally and direct them to the appropriate personnel.
Greet visitors and ensure they are directed to the correct appointments or departments.
Prepare and manage office correspondence and reports.
Sort, distribute, and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
Review vendor invoices using the electronic document system for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor and manage the email accounts to which electronic invoices are sent.
Process daily accounts payable invoices accurately and ensure timely payments.
Support the accounting team with journal entries and other financial tasks.
Assist with other functions and special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Associate degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 1 year of high-volume accounts payable experience (paperless AP experience is a plus).
Previous receptionist experience with multi-line phone systems preferred.
Strong customer service, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel.
Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and professional.
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!
Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. By clicking the link below, you authorize Marquette Transportation Company, LLC to contact you by any method at the number provided.
Job Details
Pay Type
Hourly
Travel Required
No
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
Req #34
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,500 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.
Job Title: Receptionist / Accounting Assistant
Reports To: Lead - Accounts Payable
Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Division: River
Location: Paducah, KY
Principal Responsibilities:
Answer incoming phone calls professionally and direct them to the appropriate personnel.
Greet visitors and ensure they are directed to the correct appointments or departments.
Prepare and manage office correspondence and reports.
Sort, distribute, and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
Review vendor invoices using the electronic document system for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor and manage the email accounts to which electronic invoices are sent.
Process daily accounts payable invoices accurately and ensure timely payments.
Support the accounting team with journal entries and other financial tasks.
Assist with other functions and special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Associate degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 1 year of high-volume accounts payable experience (paperless AP experience is a plus).
Previous receptionist experience with multi-line phone systems preferred.
Strong customer service, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel.
Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and professional.
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!
Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. By clicking the link below, you authorize Marquette Transportation Company, LLC to contact you by any method at the number provided.
Job Details
Pay Type
Hourly
Travel Required
No
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
Job ID: 486148718
Originally Posted on: 7/20/2025
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