Accounting Clerk

Griffith Company • Brea, CA • 2h ago

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 the Alternative Delivery Business Manager with various accounting tasks by applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and critical thinking.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to)

Posting Daily Cash Receipts

Complete vendor credit applications as required

Process credit applications and trade reference checks for customer applications

Process credit applications for Griffith

Prepare and enter monthly journal entries for General Ledger

Upload positive pay

Check all invoices for accuracy and process for payment, including obtaining approvals and coding to the appropriate cost center and general ledger account.

Prepare and code invoices.

Enter invoices into the accounting system.

Conduct necessary research to obtain invoice, receiver or other documentation to process payments in a timely manner.

Prepare invoice deduction notices as necessary.

Other tasks 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

3 + 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 rate: $25 - 31 Hourly

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 (please read completely)

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. 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 recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:

1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, 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.

2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.

In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.

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