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Astec Industries

Accounting Specialist Job at Astec Industries in Yankton

Astec Industries, Yankton, SD, United States


Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Accounting specialists keep accurate records of both accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring that invoices are paid where necessary, and that clients pay invoices as required. Depending on the size of the organization, accounting specialists may need to perform additional duties, such as preparing departmental reports and cost projections.

Key Deliverables

  • Maintain accurate records, including, ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices.

  • Provide monthly financial statements.

  • Receive, process, and reconcile statements.

  • Process incoming payments by check, credit card, and EFT.

  • Provide support with the preparation of annual audits.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

  • Receive and sort incoming invoices from the mail, fax, and AP email box.

  • Organize ACH and check payment priorities for the day.

  • Process ACH payments daily.

  • Enter travel expense reports for payment as required.

  • Data entry for all invoices to include those with purchase order numbers, job cost information, and other non-purchase order invoices.

  • Coordinates with the Purchasing Department on any purchase order issues prior to invoicing.

  • Print checks with back-up information, match printed checks to invoice copies.

  • Post payment information and balance to checks.

  • File all pertinent information in individual vendor files.

  • Follow company policies and procedures at all times.

  • Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

  • Minimum high school education or equivalent diploma is required. Degree in accounting preferred.

  • 1+ years of experience in accounting or related function.

  • Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficient in basic computer programs and accounting software to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows.

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices are required.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from various people and sources within the company is required.

  • Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

  • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

  • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

  • Respect for all individuals

  • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

  • Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.