Job ID: 475516

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package, and opportunities for your continued growth and development!

Summary:

The Accounting Assistant gathers, prepares, and processes accounting information. The position answers incoming phone calls and takes accurate and detailed messages.

What you’ll be contributing:

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  Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Greets visitors pleasantly and courteously.

• Processes all Accounts Payables transactions.

• Manages the A/P Mailbox and tracking of invoices and statements.

• Vouchers Purchase Orders, working closely with the Purchasing Department.

• Understands a basic general ledger and debits and credits as used in Accounting functions.

• Assists Plant Controller with month end duties as requested.

• Maintains and reconciles employee receivables/employee payroll deductions

• Performs reconciliation of raw material, gas, and diesel inventories and prepares necessary reports.

• Handles emergency accounts, including writing and distributing checks, month-end reconciliation, and account balances.

• Enters purchase requisitions, files, and distributes all purchase orders.

• Generates, types, and/or distributes various reports for plant management, including life insurance, employment, safety, vacation, personnel, and retirements.

• Maintains an organized filing system for general correspondence. Make copies of reports, correspondence, documents, and other pertinent information.

• Monitors office equipment and machines for proper function and obtains appropriate maintenance and repair.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

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  Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Education Minimum High School or GED

• Preferred Vocational / Technical College coursework in accounting or completion of business courses

• Minimum 1 year of administrative responsibilities, or related positions.

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills

• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion

• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations

• Knowledge of accounting principles.

• Skill in operating a computer to store data and generate reports.

• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports

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

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 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.

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