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Ash Grove Cement Company Accounting Assistant - Seattle, WA - 494643 in Seattle, Washington
Job ID: 494643 Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America. Position: Accounting Assistant Reports to: Plant Controller Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm PST At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
- Family Culture - We treat our team like family
- Medical/Dental Vision/Prescription
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- 401K with 5% company match & profit sharing
- Opportunities for Internal Mobility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Training Provided
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
- Opportunities for Community Engagement
- Potential Relocation Packages
- Potential Seattle Geographical Differential pay
Job Summary: The Accounting Assistant gathers, prepares, and processes accounting information. This position prepares and performs the processing of the employee payroll. The position answers incoming phone calls and takes accurate and detailed messages. Performs other support duties as assigned. Refers problems and questions to supervisor. What you'll be contributing:
- Greets visitors pleasantly and courteously.
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To succeed in this position, you will need:
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2 or more years of experience in a similar position
Compensation
- Base Salary ranges from $52,000-$60,000
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