Accounting Assistant - Knoxville, TN

About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Position Overview

As an Accounting Assistant, the general role is to assist the Office Administrator in accounting and administrative functions associated at the Division level.

 

This individual will be responsible for keeping detailed accounts and records, maintaining internal accounting controls, monitoring accounts, and solving problems by making recommendations about accounting processes as needed.

 

The Accounting Assistant will report to the Office Administrator and will work primarily out of the Knoxville location.

What You'll Do

• Setting up, reviewing and maintaining contracts
• Creating work orders, IMO’s (Inventory Material Orders), MSO’s (Material Sales Orders) and job numbers
• Invoicing and preparing billing information for customers
• Reviewing and completing job close out review and other monthly accounting reports
• Creating and reviewing job costing information
• Distributes incoming mail/paperwork to appropriate personnel
• Processing job cost transactions for inventory consumption and equipment utilization
• Assisting with collection of timecards
• Answering accounting related calls and e-mails from customers as well as from Pillar employees

 

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Bring

• Valid Driver’s License
• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 1 year of accounting or bookkeeping experience OR combination of experience and training
• Basic knowledge of accounting and accounting procedures
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately
• Practical knowledge of office procedures and customer relations
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in dealing with the public in a manner which will facilitate any constructive problem solving possible
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software packages including specific knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must be dependable; trustworthy; and possess a positive and productive attitude
• Must be able to work well with co-workers in a team environment

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, write and type.
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include overtime as needed
• Position involves sitting, bending, lifting, walking
• Must be customer-focused and professional without exception
• Flexible and motivated to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How We'll Support You

Perks/Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On-the-job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

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Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift)