Accounting Clerk

Great Opportunity to Learn or Expand Accounting Knowledge

Seeking motivated, energetic individual for varied duties in our busy accounting department.  Must be detail-oriented with high level of accuracy and good computer skills.  Prior construction company experience a plus.

About Armistead Mechanical

For close to a century, Armistead has been an industry leader and one that is committed to quality, safety and unprecedented customer service in mechanical construction. Our expertise lies in industrial process piping, fabrication and installation, plumbing, HVAC design and installation, temperature controls, and preventative maintenance services for commercial and industrial construction projects of all sizes. Our mission is to meet and exceed expectations for safe, exceptional and efficient service and provide reliable, state-of-the-art mechanical systems. We utilize innovative technologies and design capabilities and rely upon our team of highly skilled industry veterans to get the job done.  Please visit our website at www.armisteadmechanical.com to learn more.

Job Description:

• Assist in performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Scan invoices and other documents and input data into accounting system software
• Payroll entry of work hours, work orders, job numbers and cost codes
• Address vendor and customer inquiries
• Interact with other employees including, purchasing and project management, to resolve accounting-related issues
• Perform other general accounting and administrative duties as requested

Employee Benefits:

• Medical coverage for individuals and families
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Vision plan
• Annual family dental reimbursement
• Supplemental benefits (AFLAC)
• 401(k) with employer contribution plus profit sharing
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job Requirements:

• General understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with A/P and A/R terminology and practices
• High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Must be focused and reliable to keep up with accounting schedules
• Ability to communicate verbally and via email effectively and in a professional manner
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Excel, Word and Outlook, plus experience with any accounting software
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College accounting courses or other advanced, related training is a plus
• One to three years' experience working in an accounting department but will consider recent accounting degree graduates
• Experience working in a construction, contracting or service company is a plus

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary, paid weekly with direct deposit
• In office position with pleasant work environment and great co-workers
• Cross training within busy accounting department - diverse duties and opportunity to learn
• Updated technology and software
• Summer hours - early leave on summer Fridays

This is a full-time position in our Waldwick, NJ office with regular work hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The first step to joining our great team of construction professionals is to apply online. We look forward to hearing from you!