Accounts Payable Team Lead - Phoenix, AZ

 

Job ID:  490194

 

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

 

 

 

Summary

 

This position is responsible for supporting the accounting function in the area of accounts payable.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Compiles and sorts invoices, substantiating business transactions
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions in ERP system
• Compiles certain data for management using spreadsheets and databases
• Accurately prepare vouchers, invoices, account statements, reports, and other records for review
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures
• Respond to inquiries from vendors, and research/resolves outstanding issues
• Analyzes vendor accounts and may negotiate extended terms with minor vendors at Controller's request or discretion
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files
• Assists in monthly closing
• Distribute certain invoices for payment authorization
• Prepares, reviews, and sets up all requests for new vendors
• File miscellaneous receivers, copies of invoices, and copies of delivery tickets
• Maintain sales/use tax spreadsheets to support tax returns in a complete and timely manner
• Complete credit applications and sales tax exemption certificates as required by vendors
• Retrieve accounting entries and documents as required by Accounting Manager for account analysis
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

 

Requirements / Education/Experience

 

• Ability to work efficiently in a high volume fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience
• Ability to negotiate for positive results
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages
• Previous accounting experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and ability to apply basic math skills
• Ability to read and communicate, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• General knowledge required of computers, inventory, and telephones
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail, and organization

 

Physical Environment

 

• Lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

 

What CRH Offers You

 

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