Accounting Clerk

Job ID: 529079

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to <www.ashgrove.com>

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

Responsible for processing the company's invoices to customers on a weekly basis, company's invoices and payments to vendors and suppliers, ensure accuracy and timeliness in recording and reconciling financial transactions, verifying the validity of invoices, and resolving any discrepancies or issues. Additionally, may assist with general accounting tasks and provide support to the finance department as needed. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of accounting principles are essential for this role.

Performs daily data entry in Microsoft Office Excel and are familiar with Apex/JWS, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and ImageNow document management system.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Invoicing/Billing to Customers
• On a weekly basis works closely with sales/credit to invoice, closed tickets to customers via email and US Mail.
• Works with sales/credit on credit/rebill issues with customers
• Monthly SOX Compliance reporting.
• Run carrier reports and distribute reports.
• Accounts Payable
• Inputs account payable invoices and invoice information into Imaging Approval Process System.
• Handles process to forward plant invoices, freight, and garnishments into the Accounts Payable (AP) Accounting System.
• Verifies expense reports
• Inputs journal entries into Accounting System and scans journal entries into Imaging System
• Provides AP assistance and support to the plants, sales offices, terminals, and corporate personnel
• Checks AP payment report for accuracy and handles the distribution of AP checks for mailing
• Assists in the W9 Process
• Scans and indexes accounting reports into Imaging System and handles other accounting filings
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in general office work
• One year of experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One and ImageNow Software preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to be reliable
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word computer applications
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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