Seasonal Accounting Clerk

 

Job ID:  522710

 

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

 

Job Summary

 

The Accounting Clerk will assist in the performance and maintenance of the financial activities of the organization with responsibility for the day to day activities of AP/AR team associates.  The accounting specialist will actively support and perform the accounting function in the areas of AP, AR, and general accounting.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales.
• Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced goal-oriented accounting department.
• Provide customer service regarding collection issues, prepare customer refund and account adjustment requests.
• Resolve discrepancies and short pays.  Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of accounts receivable accounts.
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner.
• Works with dispatchers and sales representatives to handle customer requests.
• Communicate and follow up effectively and timely with customers regarding accounts.
• Preparation of monthly reports on conditions of A/R department.
• Improves receivable turnover through efficient collection follow-up, while maintaining and promoting favorable customer relations.  Analyzes paying practices of customers and recommends action on delinquent accounts.
• Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to manager.
• Research and resolve transactions in the unapplied account.
• Monitors credit hold and customers line of credit.
• Responsible for month end close process around Accounts Receivable processed.
• Daily customer credit card processing.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

 

Job Requirements

 

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.

 

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills and proficient with MS office.
• High degree of comfort with technology and multiple applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts.
• Previous accounting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting math.
• Accuracy in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience.
• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail, and organization.
• Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Results driven, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

 

Job Summary

 

$20 - $22 per hour

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An