Accounts Payable Specialist

 
 

Job ID:  525621

 

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction.  In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with audit support, ensuring timely preparation and accuracy of relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, company policies, and financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Complete month-end tasks adhering to strict deadlines.
• Perform Material Sales Data Entry and process Material and Hauler Payments accurately.
• Process one-off invoices with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Compile and sort invoices, substantiating business transactions.
• Verify and post details of business transactions in the ERP system.
• Compile data for management using spreadsheets and databases as needed.
• Prepare vouchers, invoices, account statements, reports, and other records for review with precision.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and research/resolve outstanding issues effectively.
• Assist in monthly closings to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Distribute certain invoices for payment authorization, ensuring appropriate approvals.
• Retrieve accounting entries and documents as required for account analysis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job, assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

 

Key Attributes:

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, accounting staff, and field operations
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Professionalism, initiative, commitment, and objectivity
• Highly motivated and able to work proactively and independently in a changing environment
• Strong work ethic, integrity and positive attitude

 

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Skilled and accurate in data entry, data research, and 10-key operation.
• Competence in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic math skills effectively.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• General knowledge of computers, inventory management, and telephones.
• Capability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents.
• Strong follow-up skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Physical ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and occas