Accounting Assistant

Career Opportunities:
Accounting Assistant (525867)

Requisition
525867
-Posted
- Americas Cement

- Ash Grove Cement Company

- Full Time

- Finance & Accounting

- United States

- Nebraska

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

The Accounting Assistant gathers, prepares, and processes accounting information. This position prepares and performs the processing of the employee payroll. The position answers incoming phone calls and takes accurate, detailed messages.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Enter and ensures the accuracy of time card data for hourly employees, including all regular hours, overtime, special rates, etc.
• Performs the accounting function for each payroll to ensure it closes out and balances correctly.
• Transmits payroll information to the corporate office for processing.
• Answers payroll questions and handled changes regarding payroll tax, 401K deductions, insurance premium deductions, union dues, addresses, and trust funds.
• Disburses and balances petty cash account.
• Maintains and reconciles employee receivables/employee payroll deductions.
• Performs reconciliation of raw material, gas, and diesel inventories and prepares necessary reports.
• Handles emergency accounts, including writing and distributing checks, month-end reconciliation, and account balances.
• Enters purchase requisitions, files, and distributes all purchase orders.
• Generates, types, and/or distributes various reports for plant management, including life insurance, employment, safety, vacation, personnel, and retirements.
• Maintains an organized filing system for general correspondence. Make copies of reports, correspondence, documents, and other pertinent information.
• Monitors office equipment and machines for proper function and obtains appropriate maintenance and repair.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Vocational/technical degree or college coursework in accounting or completion of business courses preferred
• 1 year of experience in payroll, administrative responsibilities, or related positions.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Skill in operating a computer to store data and generate reports.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be…