What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Salt River Materials Group?
Company Overview
Salt River Materials Group (SRMG) is a leading company in the construction materials industry, dedicated to providing high-quality cement, aggregate, and fly ash products. We value our employees and invest in their growth through training and development while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable progress and environmental responsibility.
Our Mission – Creating opportunities and solutions with quality products and exceptional people
Our Values – Profitability the right way… Integrity, Accountability, Excellence
Summary
Supports the account receivable function by preparing, analyzing, and verifying reports; posting customer payments and deposits; maintains accurate records and makes adjustments to ensure accuracy and efficiency to minimize financial risk. This position requires experience and the ability to independently resolve problems and provide solutions to accomplish departmental goals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Approximately 2 to 3 years experience preferred.
- High school or equivalent educational or work related experience in accounting and/or credit applications.
- Knowledge with accounts receivable software preferably with Great Plains and/or Command.
- File numerically and alphabetically.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite with knowledge with Excel spreadsheets.
- Ensures reliability and accuracy of departmental computer digital and/or paper files.
- Exceptional phone and interpersonal skills for communicating with customers, vendors, and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Excellent written skills for record keeping, and documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Work closely with the credit manager and accounting personnel to monitor customer accounts and have the ability to assist with monthly collections.
- Ability to reconcile transactions and balances to maintain accurate accounts.
- Work with a high degree of confidentiality and function under deadlines, handling multiple tasks.
- Dependable, accountable, self-motivated, and a quick learner to be able to intuitively analyze information for accuracy.
- Understand the process for filing liens on projects and possess the ability to file a claim if necessary.
- Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Know and follow company safety procedures and policies.
- Develop and manage accounts receivable activities including reconciling monthly balance to the general ledger.
- Record and maintain daily cash receipts.
- Maintain customer deposit files.
- Generate pre-liens, and process conditional and unconditional lien releases.
- Field customer Accounts Receivable inquiries and requests for monthly statements, tickets, and invoices; resolve customers concerns and initiate corrections or concessions as needed.
- Monitor receivables and collections and provide updates to credit manager.
- Assist credit manager in monthly collection of past due accounts.
- Maintain accurate credit card files and calculate fees.
- Maintain electronic filing system on a daily basis.
- Any other assigned work incidental to this classification or assigned by the supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Were you referred by an employee? Who?
Ability to Commute:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85250: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24