Accounting Assistant

Job ID:  496920

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

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Position Overview

This position will have a general understanding of accounting practices and be able to help with most accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Work in a high-volume accounting department
• Must be a self-starter with attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and meet short deadlines.          
• Demonstrated experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger. 
• Identify errors or discrepancies and resolve before processing.
• Scan bills without purchase orders, enter tracking program, send scanned documentation to departments for approval and signatures, follow up when necessary.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Be a role model and demonstrate the company’s core values and respect as well as honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
• Utilize customer service skills in dealing with internal and external customers

• Must possess the ability to work independently but collaborate as a group to achieve team goals
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Able to perform essential job functions with/ without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Associate degree (A.A) preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strong oral and written communications and problem-solving skills.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public always.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Be able to work overtime when required

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high volume fast paced environment
• Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge and/or previous related experience in financial accounting environment preferred.
• Basic typing skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Tempo is fast paced with deadlines.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 opportunities of large international organization.

 If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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