Accounting Clerk - Days - Springfield, OR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Swanson Group

Position Title:            Accounting Clerk

Reports to:                 Division Controller - Springfield Plywood Mill

Department:             Administration / Accounting

Hours per shift:          9 hour shift, with two 10-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch, overtime may include some nights, weekends, or holidays, as Business needs dictate

Wage:                          DOE, Salary non-exempt

Position Purpose: The Accounting Clerk’s main duties will include but are not limited to reception, production, quality & downtime reporting, CMMS, and by-products accounting

Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Practice excellent communication and customer service skills.

Provide general office support including answering phones and assisting guests at the front desk.

Compile, maintain, and distribute daily/weekly/monthly reports

Enter and reconcile purchase orders for office supplies.

Support mill and office departments with their administrative needs.

Responsible for general upkeep on all databases and reports pertaining to this department.

Obtain notarial commission and notarize documents for the corporate office.

Maintain company-wide action plan logs.

Non-Essential Functions

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These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

Cross train to back up other office personnel.

Tasks may include credit, cash, AP or other general office tasks.

Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Corporate Controller and CFO

 

Working Environment: (1) Inside 95% of time, average temperature 70 degrees F.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: None.

Work Environment: Inside 95% of the time.

Personnel Protective Equipment required:  None, unless in mill environment will follow PPE policies.

Physical demands:  Worker will sit for long periods of time, lift up to 30 lbs.

on rare occasion.

Mental demands: Must be able to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines and exercise independent judgment.

Skills: Will generally work independently with limited supervision.  Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.  Will coordinate and collaborate with varying levels of the organization.


* Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience


* Must pass basic office skills pre-employment test


* Must possess excellent data entry, 10-key and computer skills.

Strong Excel & database knowledge required and MS Word & M3/SSRS reporting are preferable


* Work accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and ability to meet strict deadlines are required


* Must be able to work at fast pace with frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy


* Must be able to troubleshoot


* Must possess strong communication skills


* Must possess a customer service and can-do attitude