HR & Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Career at a Company on the Move

API International is a privately held, family-owned manufacturing and engineering solutions company founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1979. For more than 45 years, we've been helping customers solve real-world challenges with flanges, expansion joints, pipe fittings, and custom-fabricated products serving the Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC, and Water Works industries.

API International is experiencing significant growth, creating exciting opportunities for motivated people who want to grow alongside the company. As we expand, we're looking for people who want to take on new challenges, develop their skills, and build a long-term career with us.

Join API at an exciting time in our growth and be part of building what's next.

What We Offer

• Employer-paid health, vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance – Base plan premium fully covered beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Spouse and family eligible for 100% coverage of the base plan premium after one year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution – API contributes to eligible employees' HSA accounts, with contribution amounts varying based on individual coverage and eligibility.
• 80 hours in your first year – increasing to 152 hours after your first year (prorated).
• 8 paid holidays – Includes your birthday.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Voluntary benefits – Includes FSA and life insurance.
• Training and professional development.
• Opportunities for advancement – Grow with a company experiencing significant growth.

The Opportunity

The HR & Accounting Clerk position supports API mission by providing essential administrative support to the Human Resources, Accounting, and Administrative Departments. This position assists with a variety of administrative, operational, and project-based tasks as assigned by the HR & Accounting Administrator to support departmental needs and workload.  

What You'll Do

Accounting:

• Process cash receipts and check deposits.
• Process credit card transactions. 
• Complete credit reference requests.
• Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements. 
• Prepare the monthly EBiz report for the CFO.
• Process credit memos.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable invoicing.
• Provide backup for Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processing. 
• Maintain the monthly utility usage report for EcoVadis.
• Prepare and maintain the Cost of Quality Report.
• Perform other accounting-related administrative and operational tasks as assigned.

Human Resources (HR):

• Assist with recruiting and job postings.
• Schedule interviews.
• Review and verify employees’ timeclock punches in Paylocity.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment activities.
• Assist in planning and coordinating company events.
• Serve as a member of the EEC (Employment Event Committee).
• Provide support to the Senior HR Generalist as needed. 
• Perform other HR-related administrative tasks as assigned. 

General Administration:

• Assist with answering phone calls as needed and serve as the secondary point of contact for phone coverage. 
• Provide backup to the Administrative Assistant.

Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support role. 
• Knowledge of general office practices, administrative procedures, and clerical processes.
• Professional phone etiquette and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe. 
• Proven success in an office environment. 
• Associate's degree is preferred.