Accounting Associate

Overview Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.  Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations. Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements. Responsibilities We are seeking a full time temp to permanent Accounting Associate who will be responsible for the accounting and administrative functions. The Accounting Associate will assist and perform the day-to-day functions of billings, A/R, and A/P. This person will be responsible for performing the necessary accounting journal entries and completing general ledger review in order to prepare month end Financial Statements. The candidate selected will be involved in Oracle Fixed Asset Maintenance/Management software as well as other Oracle applications. The Accounting Associate will also work very closely with the Controller. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required / Associates Degree in Accounting preferred 2-4 years general accounting experience Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Receivables preferred Must me organized and detail oriented Must have full availability Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Must be highly motiviated, a self-starter, and have the ability to work as part of a team Background knowledge in the construction industry a plus Knowledge of Oracle Financial System is a plus Proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to conveying accurate and appropriate information