Accounting Assistant - Omaha, NE

Job ID: 529271

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, employs more than 500 industry professionals in its aggregate and concrete companies across central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Lyman-Richey Corporation is the preferred provider of aggregate and ready mix concrete, safely providing quality construction materials with superior service and exceptional value to its customers for 140 years. 

Position Overview

The Accounting Assistant will classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepares related financial statements and reports.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Provide a full range of support including but not limited to processing commodity and invoices, verifying accuracy of correct counterparty, amount and banking instructions.
• Key cash transactions and work with the plant to reconcile discrepancies.
• Review submitted lien waivers for accuracy, work with the customer on any changes to lien waivers, and work with the credit department on signatures and notaries.
• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial statements and reports.
• Administers AR/invoices and other related clerical functions.
• Balance, record and summarize financial data, records, general ledgers, accounts, bank transactions and various accounting software resources.
• Compile and prepare various daily, weekly, or monthly reports as directed.
• General customer service support in resolving invoice and collection issues via phone or email, ensuring accurate accounting records. 
• Work closely with the Credit Department to help resolve invoice issues and on collection calls.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and provide flexibility when requested to work on special projects.
• Process material purchase transactions for multiple vendors.
• Monitor expiring Certificates of Insurance and request updated insurance. 
• Review and send approved invoices for payment.
• Assist with indexing material sales, as well as scanning documents in record retention database.
• Assist with miscellaneous data entry, administrative office task and assist with all accounting departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

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.
• Experience in a construction environment is preferred. 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Safety Policy Manuals/Handbooks.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be 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, 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.

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, heard 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, life and or/move up to 20 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.

Work Environment

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

Lyman-Richey Corporation, 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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