Accounting Specialist - Mundelein, IL

Job ID: 493922

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Accounting functions in areas such as A/P, A/R, month end and general accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform 3-way match for invoice processing

• G/L Coding for invoices - P-Card Purchases not on a purchase order

• Research on accounts receivable or accounts payable for customers or vendors

• Reconcile Purchase Card report

• Process Credit memos and application of unapplied payments

• Respond to inquiries from vendors and research/resolve outstanding issues

• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Requirements/Education/Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year college; or equivalent in years of related experience or training

• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

• Excellent communications skills, verbally and in writing with all levels within the company and vendors

• Knowledge of basic accounting and math

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents

• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

• Group retirement savings program

• Health and wellness programs

• A diverse and 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 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!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Mar 29, 2024