Accounting Associate

Logan Aluminum • Russellville, KY

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About The Position

Safety:

Safety is an underlying value that defines our culture and the way we do
business at Logan Aluminum. Safety is a shared responsibility with every Logan
employee being accountable for identifying and controlling exposures for
themselves and others. Success requires every employee to follow safe work
practices and procedures, recognize and react to exposures, speak up about
safety issues, give and receive feedback with positive intent, and embrace
continuous improvement in pursuit of an injury free workplace.

Position Accountabilities:

Knowledge of general accounting, accounting systems, general ledger, chart of
accounts and company policies/procedures is valuable to this position.
Independent thinking is related to processing and maintaining all activity for
supplier accounts. Problem solving skills are necessary in performing the
essential principle duties. Change adaptation is a required skill in the realm
of tracking and ensuring accounting integrity and customer satisfaction.
Procedural control includes accurate and timely payment of expenditures, posting
expenses to the general ledger, developing and maintaining the accounts payable
and traffic systems, as well as controlling the use of the corporate card. This
position’s control affects the organization’s ability to pay on accounts
properly.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general accounting, accounting systems, general ledger, chart of accounts and company policies/procedures is valuable to this position.
• Independent thinking is related to processing and maintaining all activity for supplier accounts.
• Problem solving skills are necessary in performing the essential principle duties.
• Change adaptation is a required skill in the realm of tracking and ensuring accounting integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Procedural control includes accurate and timely payment of expenditures, posting expenses to the general ledger, developing and maintaining the accounts payable and traffic systems, as well as controlling the use of the corporate card.
• High School or equivalent preferred. Accounting courses are very helpful.
• Prior experience with general accounting exposure will help qualify individuals.
• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Speaking
• Writing
• Time management
• Excel
• Word

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain all activity for supplier accounts, employee corporate cards and miscellaneous payments.
• Ensure compliance with company policy on all cash disbursements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the financial and maintenance systems.
• Create and develop reports for tracking and reporting needs.
• Reconcile and review general ledger accounts.
• Perform self-audits of invoice activity for adherence to Internal Control procedures.
• Organize filing for all AP information.
• Control and perform closing activities, including interfacing AP to the GL; creating journal entries; generating and distributing reports.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and Associates.
• Develop and maintain the financial web site.
• Support Purchasing Unit with tracking and reporting of supplier performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees