Accounting Technician

North American Coal

About The Position

Qualified and experienced accounting technician who performs accounting and costing activities. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. We’re fortunate to have some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the coal mining industry on our team. We trust and empower our people to always do the right thing, look out for one another, and draw on their collective expertise to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for every customer.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting principles and terminology.
Ability to perform calculations, analyze/interpret data, and solve problems with work/objectives generally defined.
Must be able to coordinate, prioritize, and successfully meet multiple deadlines.
Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to explain and understand accounting principles and practices.
Must be proficient using Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, Power Point).

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Business/Accounting preferred.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business-intelligence tools strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Review vendor invoices for completeness and accuracy.
Correspond with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Process invoices through account payable system (maintain master files, data entry, printing and mailing checks).
Perform checks and balances to ensure internal controls are followed.
Maintain departmental files (vendor payments, time sheets, purchase orders, etc.).
Maintain check control register.
Prepare and input routine journal entries.
Prepare general ledger account reconciliation.
Create various correspondence/spreadsheets by PC software.
Prepare various documents (requisitions, purchase orders, etc.).
Input and balance labor hours.
Perform cost allocations.
Act in back-up capacity for receptionist.
Assist other departments in clerical functions as required (typing, filing, spreadsheet preparation, photocopying, telephoning, etc.).
Create spreadsheets, graphs, and charts.
Type correspondence, compile documentation and other clerical duties as required.
Other duties as assigned.