Chief Industries, Inc Careers - Accounting Assistant

Chief Industries' Corporate Office is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the Chief team. This position assists the accounts payable supervisor in all areas of department responsibilities. Performs general clerical duties for the accounting department. Other areas of responsibility would include keeping accurate files, key punching, preparing journal entries, backing up the AR department as needed, and invoicing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up new vendor numbers.
• Call vendors to verify any address changes to prevent fraud.
• Assist with insurance certificate inputs and subcontractor registrations in all systems.
• Enter journal entries.
• Complete trade and bank references on all new and existing credit applications for outside vendors.
• Assist with accounts payable invoice entry for all divisions of Chief.
• Release wires in the bank.
• Check and approve all IFS expense reports.
• Back up Accounts Receivable as needed. This includes applying cash receipts, maintaining customer accounts, writing up bank deposits, and matching bar codes.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Requires knowledge of accounting procedures.
• 1 to 3 years of experience, preferred.

Skill Requirements:

• Requires knowledge of office routines and basic accounting procedures; operation of equipment such as ten key calculator, computer, and typewriter, normally acquired with a high school education and 3-12 months of related experience or the equivalent
• Detail oriented with some accounting background
• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel and Word; also have copy machine knowledge

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation and PTO policies
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
• Wellness program
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more.

Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.