What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk II position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this accounting position!
About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees
Benefits:
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
- We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
- Incentive based on profitability, up to 4%
- Company issued laptop
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability
About this position:
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $19.00 - $24.00, depending on experience
Farwest Steel's Accounting department, seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Accounting Clerk II. In this role, you will ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of vendor invoices for payment. Comply with internal controls and work as a positive, contributing team member in a continuous improvement environment.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Process invoices for payment in an organized, timely, and accurate manner
- Perform coding, reconciliations, allocations and adjustment calculations
- Work with internal departments to improve processes and resolve issues
- Serve as point of contact for vendor inquiries and resolve any discrepancies
- Assist with 1099 annual filings
- Assist in accumulating and reporting key performance metrics
- Maintain an organized tracking system of pending invoices in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Assist with various department projects
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School diploma required
- Proven accounts payable work experience
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Demonstrated ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting records
- Strong data entry skills; ability to process high volume transactions with accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience with Oracle preferred
Professional Competencies:
- High attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Well organized
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Willingness to be a positive team member
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
Questionnaire Instructions
- Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
- Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
- Click on Continue to begin
- Please answer each question
- Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
- Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.
Salary : $19 - $24
