Accounting Clerk

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for an Accounting Clerk for our Accounting team. With over 90 years of proven success, FSC is an established, and growing, heavy highway, site construction contractor and asphalt manufacturer with approximately 1,300 employees based in Raleigh, North Carolina and operating as far East as Kitty Hawk and as far West as Winston-Salem. 

The Role

The Accounting Clerk position will perform various duties to support the Accounting Team within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Plant Billings, and Job Cost. This position reports to the Job Cost Accounting Manager while working alongside the accounting team members. This position requires an individual to work well in a team setting as well demonstrate the ability to work independently.  Good judgement, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are required in all routine duties and any other assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounts and relationships with new and existing vendors
• Review digital invoices from vendor/subcontractor and route to project managers via accounts payable approval system
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements
• Routinely monitor AP invoices in process for needed issue resolution
• Maintain Certificate of Insurance documents for all Subcontractors
• Assist with Plant Billings as needed
• Assist with external audit requests as needed
• Perform ad hoc tasks and reporting as assigned
• Provide team coverage as requested

Required Skills

To be considered for this position the individual must be self-directed, have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and be an effective communicator. A successful candidate will have flexibility and the ability to work in an environment where meeting deadlines is of paramount importance. A successful candidate will also demonstrate the desire and ability to work well in a team environment; eager to take on their own tasks and work independently as well as possess a willingness to support others during busy periods.   This is an excellent opportunity for an entry level graduate and/or someone willing to learn the foundation of our Company with future opportunities for growth and advancement in the accounting field.

Required Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting/financial background is preferred)
• Zero (0) – Three (3) years’ work history in an accounting or finance department
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and terminology is preferred
• Strong computer, communication, and excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to take on additional tasks
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.