Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter•Concord Township, PA

8d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This role combines accounting, payroll, and administrative responsibilities to support a busy production facility. The Accounting Administrative Specialist handles day-to-day transactional accounting, timekeeping, and data entry while providing administrative support to plant leadership. As part of a close-knit team, the role helps maintain accurate financial records, process payroll on time, and support smooth plant operations. The position is fully onsite in an office setting within a plant that mines and processes crushed stone, aggregate, railroad ballast, sand, gravel, and hot-mix asphalt. It is production-oriented and fast paced, with close coordination with plant operations and management. The role primarily uses ERP systems such as SAP, payroll systems such as KRONOS or similar, and standard office software including Excel. It may require occasional movement through industrial areas, where appropriate safety practices and attire are expected.

Requirements

23 years of experience in an accounting, payroll, or administrative support role.
Hands-on experience with payroll processes, including timekeeping and data entry.
Experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, and purchase order handling.
Proficiency with an accounting ERP system, specifically SAP.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and simple reporting.
Strong, accurate data entry skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.
Bookkeeping and general accounting support skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with plant staff and management.
Strong organizational skills for maintaining records, files, and reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience with KRONOS or a similar payroll ERP system.
Prior ERP experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment.
Familiarity with timekeeping processes and systems for hourly employees.
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures quickly.
Comfort working closely with operations teams in a production-focused setting.
Reliability and consistency in meeting payroll and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Operate and scale the truck weighing system for company, customer, and third-party trucks, maintaining accurate and timely weight records.
Process vendor invoices and purchase orders, including data entry, verification, and routing for approval.
Provide administrative support to plant management, including document preparation, filing, and office coordination.
Compile, enter, and report payroll and production statistics accurately and on time.
Track finished goods inventory, equipment utilization, plant costs, and labor hours, and maintain related reports.
Purchase parts and safety supplies according to plant needs and purchasing procedures.
Maintain fuel inventory records and track equipment downtime, producing regular reports for management review.
Prepare and assist with month-end accruals and reporting for financial close.
Process personnel changes and maintain organized, up-to-date employee files.
Review and enter hours worked into the payroll system and perform other timekeeping activities.
Use accounting and ERP systems to support accounts payable, bookkeeping, and general accounting activities.
Perform accurate and efficient data entry for accounting, payroll, and operational reporting.