Accounting Assistant - Omaha, NE

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Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, employs more than 500 industry professionals in its aggregate and concrete companies across central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Lyman-Richey Corporation is the preferred provider of aggregate and ready mix concrete, safely providing quality construction materials with superior service and exceptional value to its customers for 140 years.
Position Overview
The Accounting Assistant will classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepares related financial statements and reports.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Provide a full range of support including but not limited to processing commodity and invoices, verifying accuracy of correct counterparty, amount and banking instructions.
Key cash transactions and work with the plant to reconcile discrepancies.
Review submitted lien waivers for accuracy, work with the customer on any changes to lien waivers, and work with the credit department on signatures and notaries.
Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial statements and reports.
Administers AR/invoices and other related clerical functions.
Balance, record and summarize financial data, records, general ledgers, accounts, bank transactions and various accounting software resources.
Compile and prepare various daily, weekly, or monthly reports as directed.
General customer service support in resolving invoice and collection issues via phone or email, ensuring accurate accounting records.
Work closely with the Credit Department to help resolve invoice issues and on collection calls.
Prioritize multiple tasks and provide flexibility when requested to work on special projects.
Process material purchase transactions for multiple vendors.
Monitor expiring Certificates of Insurance and request updated insurance.
Review and send approved invoices for payment.
Assist with indexing material sales, as well as scanning documents in record retention database.
Assist with miscellaneous data entry, administrative office task and assist with all accounting departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a construction environment is preferred.
Work Requirements
Must be 18 years old or older.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Employment type
Full Time