Accounting Clerk

Stella-Jones • Noble, LA

25d

About The Position

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.
The Accounting Clerk will calculate and prepare accurate and timely invoices of shipments to assure a timely cash flow from customers and provide management with detailed sales reports on all locations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
• Knowledge of FOB points, state sales tax laws and rates, EDI
• Microsoft Suite
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Centric

Responsibilities

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
• Prepares timely and accurate invoices for daily mailing or EDI invoicing to customer
• Audits invoices against purchase orders and researches discrepancies
• Extracts general ledger information
• Compiles cost reports and revenue and balance sheets
• Reconciles report discrepancies and problems
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures
• Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections
• Assures that all sales data is current to provide management with current accounts receivable aging on weekly basis
• Responsible for charging appropriate sales tax for all states and obtaining resale certificates where sales tax is not applicable
• Assists with month-end close, reports, etc.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree