At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 110+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

POSITION PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of the Accounting Clerk is to support a project focused on high-volume data entry and financial record updates. The Accounting Clerk will support Corporate Accounting with various tasks by applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and critical thinking.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to)

Enter high-volume financial data into accounting systems with accuracy and speed.

Review source documents for completeness, clarity, and compliance with established standards

Flag inconsistencies and escalate issues to the Financial Reporting Manager as needed.

Assist with basic reconciliations and verification tasks to support the project's objectives.

Prepare and enter monthly journal entries for General Ledger

Follow internal controls, confidentiality requirements, and data-quality standards.

Support the corporate accounting team with additional administrative or project-related duties as assigned.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically needing Intermediate/Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.

Experience with Viewpoint Software or an equivalent ERP system is required.

Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.

COMPETENCIES

Effective communication

Team player

Adaptability

Critical and analytical thinking

Time management/multitasking

Detail oriented

Service oriented

Stress management

Punctuality

EDUCATION

AA degree in Accounting preferred.

EXPERIENCE

2 + years' experience as an accounting clerk, preferably in a Construction or Manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most time spent in an indoor office environment

Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time

Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs

Pushing/pulling of file cabinets

Extended visual use of a computer screen

Frequent typing

Occasional travel

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Hourly Range: $27-31

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company's Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company's CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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