Accounting Assistant

Job ID: 525867

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

Position: Accounting Assistant

Reports to: HR Manager

Shift: 7:30am - 4pm Monday - Friday 

Pay: $23-$26/hr

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• Retirement Plan 

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary:

The Accounting Assistant gathers, prepares, and processes accounting information. This position prepares and performs the processing of the employee payroll. The position answers incoming phone calls and takes accurate and detailed messages.  

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Enters and ensures the accuracy of time card data for hourly employees, including all regular hours, overtime, special rates, etc.
• Performs the accounting function for each payroll to ensure it closes out and balances correctly.
• Transmits payroll information to the corporate office for processing.
• Answers payroll questions and handled changes regarding payroll tax, 401K deductions, insurance premium deductions, union dues, addresses, and trust funds.
• Disburses and balances petty cash account.
• Maintains and reconciles employee receivables/employee payroll deductions.
• Performs reconciliation of raw material, gas, and diesel inventories and prepares necessary reports.
• Handles emergency accounts, including writing and distributing checks, month-end reconciliation, and account balances.
• Enters purchase requisitions, files, and distributes all purchase orders.
• Generates, types, and/or distributes various reports for plant management, including life insurance, employment, safety, vacation, personnel, and retirements.
• Maintains an organized filing system for general correspondence. Make copies of reports, correspondence, documents, and other pertinent information.
• Monitors office equipment and machines for proper function and obtains appropriate maintenance and repair.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Vocational/technical degree or college coursework in accounting or completion of business courses preferred
• 1 year of experience in payroll, administrative responsibilities, or related positions. 
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion 
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure 
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Skill in operating a computer to store data and generate reports.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports 

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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
• An 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!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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