Accounting Assistant - Seattle, WA

 

 

Job ID:  494643

 

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.

 

Position: Accounting Assistant
Reports to: Plant Controller

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm PST

 

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

 

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Medical/Dental Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Potential Relocation Packages
• Potential Seattle Geographical Differential pay

 

Job 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. Performs other support duties as assigned. Refers problems and questions to supervisor.

 

What you'll be contributing:

 

• Greets visitors pleasantly and courteously.

• Enters and ensures the accuracy of timecard 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.

 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

 

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• 2 or more years of experience in a similar position 

 

Compensation

• Base Salary ranges from $52,000-$60,000

 

 

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.

 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

 

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