Accounting Clerk I at Oldcastle SW Group, Inc in Cañon City, Colorado

Job Description:

Job ID: 509345

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Provide clerical/administrative support to the Accounting Department. Perform basic accounting functions at the direction of the accounting staff.

Wage Range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour DOE

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Provide a full range of administrative and accounting support including but not limited to processing payments, handling cash receipts, credit card transactions, data entry, scanning invoices, mailings, tracking and logging payments, preparing and transporting bank deposits, etc.


• Key cash transactions accurately.


• Identify and research discrepancies with follow through to resolution.


• Compile and prepare various daily, weekly, or monthly reports as directed.


• Provide customer service through phone calls, emails and walk-in inquiries.


• Assist in the managing of the record retention process. This function includes the sorting, filing and scanning of documents where necessary.


• Assist with processing new credit applications and obtaining credit references on prospective customers.


• Update and maintain customer credit documentation and account information.


• Process corrections to clear balances and resolve customer payment discrepancies and provide accurate accounting records to ensure a clear audit trail is maintained.


• Prioritize multiple tasks and provide flexibility when requested to work on special projects.


• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and provide documentation; when necessary


• Assist with miscellaneous administrative office tasks and assist accounting department as needed.


• Provide back up coverage for receptionist, scale house or other accounting positions as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.


• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.


• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.


• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.


• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.


• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, 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, fax machine, etc.


• Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule


• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.


• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.


• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Key Competencies

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.


• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.


• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.


• Custumer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers .


• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which maximize performance results.


• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures.

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.

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.


• Regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.


• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.


• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.


• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.


• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.


• The environment is typical of an office setting.

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 a 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!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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