Job Description

Job ID: 517131

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

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. 
• Greets visitors pleasantly and courteously.
• 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:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 years of experience in administrative or accounting, or related position.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

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