Accounting Associate - Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Buzzi Unicem USA, a major US cement manufacturer, is looking for an Accounting Associate at our Chattanooga, TN Plant.  This position provides promotion opportunities!

Responsibilities

• Receive, open, and distribute mail daily.
• Process verified invoices for payment
• Coordinate with purchasing on PO discrepancies, obtain department manager’s approval on service invoices, and communicate with vendors on invoice issues and inquiries. 
• Record receipts of raw materials. Match & verify recorded deliveries to billed deliveries. Assist in the review, validation and correction of unmanned scale entries & post to plant log of received materials.
• Investigate received but unbilled goods and services.
• Process Payroll weekly and coordinate with department supervisors to complete timecards each Monday.
• Coordinate and maintain new vendor paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 to 5+ years of previous admin.
• Able to interact with all levels of employees
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to multi-task and possess excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills