Accounting Clerk I

 

Job ID:  509345

 

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

 

 

Position Overview

Provide clerical/administrative support to the Accounting Department. Perform basic accounting functions at the direction of the accounting staff.

 

Wage Range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour DOE

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Provide a full range of administrative and accounting support including but not limited to processing payments, handling cash receipts, credit card transactions, data entry, scanning invoices, mailings, tracking and logging payments, preparing and transporting bank deposits, etc.
• Key cash transactions accurately.
• Identify and research discrepancies with follow through to resolution.
• Compile and prepare various daily, weekly, or monthly reports as directed.
• Provide customer service through phone calls, emails and walk-in inquiries.
• Assist in the managing of the record retention process. This function includes the sorting, filing and scanning of documents where necessary.
• Assist with processing new credit applications and obtaining credit references on prospective customers.
• Update and maintain customer credit documentation and account information. 
• Process corrections to clear balances and resolve customer payment discrepancies and provide accurate accounting records to ensure a clear audit trail is maintained.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and provide flexibility when requested to work on special projects.
• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and provide documentation; when necessary
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative office tasks and assist accounting department as needed.
• Provide back up coverage for receptionist, scale house or other accounting positions as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.