Job Description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Accounting functions in areas such as A/P, month end and general accounting. 

Job Responsibilities

• Compiles and sorts invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases
• Reconciles bank statements and report discrepancy problems
• Accurately prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports and other records for review
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures
• Respond to inquiries from customers and vendors, and researches/resolves outstanding credit issues
• Work with dispatchers, drivers, and operations personnel to handle customer orders/complaints
• Maintain credit invoice and supporting documentation files on all invoices, credit memos, and other related documents
• Audit freight bills against freight manifests
• Analyzes vendor accounts and may negotiate extended terms with minor vendors at General Managers’ request or discretion
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files
• Assists in monthly closing
• Distribute all invoice for payment authorization
• Accounts receivable backup, invoice processing and daily deposits
• Prepares, reviews and sets up all requests for new vendors
• Perform shipment confirmation, involves keying amounts delivered to customers and charging freight when applicable
• File miscellaneous receivers, copies of invoices and copies of delivery tickets
• Oversee and control distribution of monthly data processing reports to plant managers and other individuals
• Process sales tax returns in a complete and timely manner, including accounting distribution entries
• Sort and distribute mail for accounting department
• Complete credit applications and sales tax exemption certificates as required by vendors
• Retrieve accounting entries and documents as required by accounting manager for account analysis
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year college; or equivalent in years of related experience or training
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience
• Ability to negotiate for positive results
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Previous accounting experience preferred
• Excellent communications skills, verbally and in writing with all levels within the company and vendors
• Knowledge of basic accounting and math
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Knowledge required on construction products, computers, inventory, and telephones
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization
• Lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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