Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Location: Rickreall, OR, US

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies. SALARY RANGE $20-$25/HR. DOE

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Plant Cost Accountant, this position is responsible for collections, accounts payable, assisting accounts receivable, customer service, basic payroll and other administrative support and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately applies incoming payments from customers, which can include multi-high-dollar checks.
• Responsible for credits and collections decisions and actions.
• Resolve customer disputes timely in a courteous and professional manner.
• Process Lien Releases by collecting applicable information and submitting required documentation in a timely manner in compliance with State Lien rights.
• Scans and files all required documents and paperwork into SAP, SharePoint and/or other required sources.
• Receptionist responsibilities; answering phone, filing, copying, printing and other duties.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of administering duties and responsibilities.
• Scans and files all required documents and paperwork for AP and AR
• Must be able to do SAP cash reconciliations.
• Accounts payable invoice processing
• Backup for bank deposit runs when needed.
• Acts as backup payroll rep - responsible for generating and collecting Daily Audit Reports and Attestation Reports per supervisor.
• Entering missed punches, cost center changes and absence request forms via timekeeping system (UKG) daily.
• Works with Subsidiary HR to report any clock or payroll-related items.
• Ability to travel to Roseville Admin office for trainings as needed.
• Abides by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies, and ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Keep workspace clean and clutter-free.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

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, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus college level accounting.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years' experience in receptionist duties required.
• Some experience in collections, accounts receivable and payables, also experience in concrete block and/or sack industry a plus.
• SAP experience preferred but not required.
• On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform duties.
• Strong aptitude for organizing personal tasks and repetitive duties in a dynamic environment.
• Must have strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal, accounting and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment to enable effective interaction and the ability to motivate team members, including peers.
• Working knowledge of the operations Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, a 10-key adding machine, copier, facsimile machine and any other office equipment required to perform duties.
• Valid Driver's License is required –occasional bank deposit runs
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

Physical Demands:

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.

• Valid Driver's License – Light travel to visit customers and occasional bank deposit and travel to Roseville for training purposes.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Reach with hands and arms. Talk and listen. Stand, walk and sit.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist. Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Office environment with moderate noise.
• Occasional plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
• Outdoor weather conditions. Extreme temperatures.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace