Accounting Clerk

Griffith CompanyBrea, CA

$25 - $31 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Compensation

$25-$31/hour

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job Description

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 PURPOSEThe 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 AbilityThe 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

EDUCATIONAA 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 PackageIn 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.netGriffith 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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