What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist - Mundelein, IL position at CRH?
Job ID: 506515
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.
Job Summary
This position will assist in the performance and maintenance of the financial activities of the organization with responsibility fo rthe day-to-day activities of Accounts Payable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares accounts payable vouchers per SOP's, ensuring proper approvals and/or documentation has been received
- Perform 3-way match on invoices received through purchase orders
- Familiar with accounts payable, and basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Process non-purchase order invoices received
- Respond to inquiries from vendors and research/resolve outstanding issues
- Prepare, review and complete workflow tickets for new vendors or for changes to existing vendors
- Prepare weekly reports for management
- Relays cost discrepancies and cost changes to appropriate employees
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent in Business Administration / Accounting, or equivalent in years of related experience or training
- Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Excellent communications skills, verbally and in writing with all levels within the company and vendors
- Knowledge of basic accounting and math
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
- Ability to follow-up, attention to detail and organization
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and 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!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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