Accounts Payable Clerk (Finance)

Job ID: 509896

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Accounts Payable Clerk - Lexington, KY.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Accounting functions in areas such as A/P,
month end and general accounting.
Job Responsibilities
• Compiles and sorts invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions and totals accounts to ledgers or
computer spreadsheets and databases
• Accurately prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports and
other records for review
• Respond to inquiries from customers and vendors, and researches/resolves
outstanding credit issues
• Maintain credit invoice and supporting documentation files on all invoices, credit
memos, and other related documents
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files
• Assists in monthly closing
• Distribute all invoices for payment authorization
• Prepares, reviews and sets up all requests for new vendors
• Perform shipment confirmation involves keying amounts delivered to customers
and charging freight when applicable
• File miscellaneous receivers, copies of invoices and copies of delivery tickets
• Complete credit applications and sales tax exemption certificates as required by
vendors
• Retrieve accounting entries and documents as required by accounting manager for
account analysis
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on
a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Job Requirements
• High School/GED
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research.
• Excellent communications skills, verbally and in writing with all levels within the company and vendors
• Knowledge of basic accounting and math
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Knowledge required on construction products, computers, inventory, and telephones
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization
• Lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Mountain Enterprises, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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