Credit Assistant (Finance)

Job ID: 514458

Ash Grove family of companies 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.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Credit Assistant performs administrative support duties for the credit division.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Makes cash application batch entries in HighRadius, Oracle/JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software.
• Prepares miscellaneous deposits.
• Resolves open customer deductions timely via communications with the customer, the Traffic department, and/or supervisor.
• Assists with the monthly close process for accounts receivable to the general ledger, including entering batched journal vouchers and processing invoices and statements.
• Assists in complex customer account reconciliations.
• Responds to customer requests for documents and handles credit reference requests.
• Works closely with Credit Department personnel performing tasks as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 2 Year - Associate Degree in accounting, business, or related fields. JDE experience is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts receivables and general office position in an automated systems environment.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 and computer applications
• Skills in customer service
• Ability to present a friendly and service-oriented attitude
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles. General knowledge of office procedures and practices and ten key-by-touch skills
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work under general supervision following standard guidelines, practices, and procedures
• Ability to refer questionable items to supervisor for guidance

What's next for you?

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 of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.