Accounting Assistant

Who We Are Founded in 1971, Clifton Steel Company (the Company) is a nationally recognized leader in the manufacturing of military armor plate and commercial specialty steel products. Clifton has served the armor plate market for over thirty years and is the premier industry supplier of many of its commercial products. The Company is a specialist in abrasion and impact resistant steel fabrication, particularly for quenched and tempered alloy and manganese steel. As a result of investments in production capabilities, access to critical materials and strong customer relationships, Clifton has established a defensible and sustainable market position. What You'll Do/Need(Job Summary):Overall purpose of this position is to provide depth to the Accounting & Purchasing Departments by enhancing our ability to best service our customer's needs and providing a superior customer experience. Depth to this Department is having the initiative to handle customer and vendor issues solve problems with purchase orders and invoices. Taking responsibility for these items to help reduce the time spent on these issues by the department. Being able to resolve issues requires a good understanding of our processes and the correct personnel to speak to regarding specific issues. Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities) Check and re-check new purchase orders in order entry process. Assist as needed in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties. Handle customer and vendor requests for paperwork, order status updates, or other questions that may arise in the processing of purchase orders and invoices. Collect Information and assist in weekly and monthly reporting as needed Assist in daily and monthly banking including reconciliations Monitoring purchase orders and resolving any issues to provide the best on time delivery capable This individual will be required to act as an Administrative Assistant to the Controller and others as needed Assisting in setting up meetings, and preparing materials. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities required) High School Diploma/GED, some college preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Positive Work Ethic & Culture Organizational skills Fluent in microsoft window, word, excel & outlook Moderate math skills required Excellent verbal, written & communication skills required Punctuality and attendance What'll Make You Special (Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities) Advanced math skills The ability to identify and solve problems Cooperative with co-workers & management to accomplish objectives of Dept. and Company Considerate of all employees. Good attitude, keeping best interest of Company at all times Accept constructive feedback Fast and eager learner Ability to lead others in a positive direction Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment and take pride in work Ability to Teach others effectively Characteristics of our Accounting Assistant (Competencies) Positive Work Ethic & Culture Organizational skills Fluent in Microsoftwindows, works, word, excel & outlook Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfo

Created: 2024-10-19