Accounting Assistant

 

 

Job ID:  517131

 

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 to include: 

 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• Retirement Plan 

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

 

Summary: 

 

The Accounting Assistant gathers, prepares, and processes accounting information. This position prepares and performs the processing of the employee payroll. The position answers incoming phone calls and takes accurate and detailed messages. 

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Greets visitors pleasantly and courteously.
• Enters and ensures the accuracy of time card data for hourly employees, including all regular hours, overtime, special rates, etc.
• Performs the accounting function for each payroll to ensure it closes out and balances correctly.
• Transmits payroll information to the corporate office for processing.
• Answers payroll questions and handled changes regarding payroll tax, 401K deductions, insurance premium deductions, union dues, addresses, and trust funds.
• Disburses and balances petty cash account.
• 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:

 

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 years of experience in administrative or accounting, or related position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part