Accounts Payable Document Specialist( Temporary Assignment) - Ogden, UT - CRH Americas

Job ID:  502990

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

Seeking a detail oriented individual to join our Accounts Payable team for the position of AP Document Specialist.  This individual will be responsible for the incoming and outgoing AP documents as well as the internal SOX compliance and approval auditing.  This is a temporary, entry-level position with full time hours, requiring the employee to perform a variety of accounting and office support functions. Assignment projected to last 12-16 months.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Process all incoming AP mail such as invoices, return checks, statements, etc. and ensure that it gets to the appropriate AP processor.
• Handle all outgoing paper check vendor payments according to best practices and special handling requirements.
• Review accounting batch reports for accuracy against SOX required backup documentation.
• Approve accounting batches by the outlined SOX deadlines and Shared Services deadlines (i.e. – hourly, daily, weekly)
• Work with the Accounts Payable team to correct discrepancies identified during the batch auditing process.
• Maintain excellent internal and external customer relations.
• Respond timely and professionally to internal and external inquiries and information requests.
• Actively participate in the Accounts Payable department to ensure workflow efficiencies.
• Work as a team member to achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.  One to two years related experience and/or a combination of both. 

Work Requirements

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software; internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. 

Preferences

Additional Requirements

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 35 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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