SIMON | Accounting Assistant-Temporary

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary:

Supports accounting team with financial records management, data entry, and general accounting functions.

 

This positon is a temporary assignment with a targeted duration for three (3) months.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Perform general office and administrative tasks, including but not limited to answering phones, filing, printing, reporting, and emailing
•    Assist accounting team with day-to-day accounting duties
•    Manage ledgers and ensure accurate financial record keeping across departments
•    Receive and process vendor invoices and statements
•    Track vendor payments and ensure accuracy of vendor statements
•    Assist with general accounts payable and accounts receivable duties
•    Contact clients and vendors as necessary to ensure accurate and on-time payments
•    Assist with preparation of financial reports
•    Use spreadsheets and database tools to assist in financial record keeping
•    Assist with preparation and submittal of contracts and bid documents
•    Maintain confidentiality of all financial data
•    Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with all standards
•    Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned

Education:

•    Associates degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred a plus
•    Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain clean driving history

Skills:

•    1-3 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance function preferred
•    Proficiency using computer programs, including MS Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), accounting, payroll, and database software
•    Excellent verbal and written communications skills 
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
•    Ability to work independently with general direction, and organize work while managing time effectively
•    Ability to work under pressure and changing deadlines in an environment of ambiguity
•    Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate on projects

Physical Requirements:

•    Most work performed in an office environment, quiet to moderate noise level
•    Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds 
•    Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity<