Accounting Clerk

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accounting Clerk to join our Central Region team based in Bakersfield. This role provides both administrative and accounting support, helping to keep office operations smooth and financial records accurate. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
 

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to)

• Provide daily and monthly plant reporting.
• Prepare daily billings to customers/jobs based on Plant production.     
• Ensure prompt and accurate entry of accounts payable invoices for all plant related expenses.
• Properly account for inventory, reporting and collaborate with Plant Superintendent for accurate monthly inventory reporting. Demonstrate ability to communicate concerns when needed.
• Facilitate accurate internal transfer rates for materials from Plants to jobs.
• Maintain billing rates and quantities for external customers.
• Handle regulatory compliance for all facilities.
• Engage in collection efforts to minimize past due AR balances and to provide cash forecasts.
• Ensure accounting deadlines and cut-off procedures are followed.
• Analyze cost, data and reports to provide explanation of the costs associated with each Plant.
• Take on additional office duties as workday permits.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically needing Intermediate/Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Viewpoint Software or an equivalent ERP system is required.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Collaborative team player with interpersonal effectiveness.
• Composure under pressure and in high-demand situations.
• Commitment to providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in attendance.

Competencies

• Effective communication
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Time management/multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Service oriented
• Stress management
• Punctuality

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred (experience can substitute for education).

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a similar accounting support role, ideally in construction or manufacturing.

Physical Demands

• Most time spent in an indoor office environment.
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling of file cabinets.
• Extended visual use of a computer screen.
• Frequent typing.
• Occasional travel

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Hourly Wage Range: $22.00 - 28.00

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.