Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Location(s):

Danville, IL, US, 61834

Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

62389

Job Band:
Hiring Manager: Amy Steinbaugh
HR Rep: Heather Ann Smutz

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Owens Corning Danville is a world class manufacturing organization that produces the highest quality wet-formed fiberglass mat for use in roofing and other commercial applications. Owens Corning is a global leader in insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials. Owens Corning Danville's mission is to provide a safe environment for our employees while producing high quality mat at the lowest cost in the industry using cutting edge processes and practices.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Accounting Assistant performs routine and repetitive clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties following established procedures to accomplish those duties. In addition, this positive will assist the Plant Controller in other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a Business related major (preferably Accounting)
• General understanding of general ledger structure & Generally Accepted Accounting Principle

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelors degree in a Business related major or equivalent (5-10 years) work experience in an accounting position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented and can multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of accounting guidelines for shipping & receiving cutoffs and Accounts Payable 3-way match
• Data Entry/10-key calculator skills
• SAP Accounting system (or comparable accounting system)
• Demonstrated organizational skills (filing, record retention, 3-way match)
• Analytical skills (problem solving, account reconciliation, etc.)
• Strong math skills

ASSIGNED SCHEDULE

The Accounting Assistant works an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday with a core work schedule and flexibility to rotate hours to come in earlier or later. This position will also be required to work occasional overtime to complete job objectives as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all functions of the job with specific attention to safe behaviors, environmental stewardship, and housekeeping duties, and reports all non-conformities to management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Support safety programs with positive involvement, such as: completion of annual JSA/SOP peer reviews, STOPP card use, safety improvement idea submittals, acting as a brother's keeper and behaving in a manner consistent with Owens Corning Danville's practice of SafeStart and SafeTrack methodologies.
2. Responsible for following Owens Corning's Substance Abuse & Detection policy to assure a safe and efficient work environment.
3. As part of ongoing employment, you'll participate in the quarterly evaluation process, which the expectancy is that you'll receive feedback and meet expectations regarding performance as outlined in the evaluation.
4. Notify Controller at month-end of any unaccrued invoices.
5. Completion of monthly MWMB reconciliation to identify in-transit inventory.
6. Periodic vendor account statement reconciliations - as needed.
7. Verify shipping documents have been electronically attributed and entered accurately in the Accounting System on a weekly basis.
8. Timely processing of supplier invoices to ensure timely submission to GenPact for processing.
9. Work with GenPact and OC Shared Services to resolve all payment discrepancies and/or late payment concerns.
10. Promptly present supplier invoice discrepancies (price, quantity or terms) to the attention of the Logistics Leader and/or Plant Controller for approval.
11. Maintain Certification of insurance for all contractors entering the premises.
12. Effectively communicates issues or errors within the accounting processes for optimization.
13. Meets commitments and deadline without prodding or reminders.
14. Gives adequate notice for all absences or schedule adjustments to enable coverage for workload.
15. Organize Accounts Payable invoices verifying a valid 3-way match (PO-Receipt-Invoice) and prepare them for entry in the accounting system.
16. Review invoices for appropriate Sales & Use tax handling.
17. Complete general ledger reconciliations and journal entries to assist Controller.
18. Prepare project reconciliations for capital projects.
19. Distribution of raw material price list prior to 1st day of the month.
20. Prompt scanning/attributing of AP invoices and backup (audit of unattributed documents).
21. Accurate data entry of all AP invoices and credits in the AccountMate system.
22. Facilitate new vendor set up and changes to existing vendors with appropriate OC personnel.
23. Actively seek learning opportunities as job requirements change (SAP).
24. Verify accuracy and submit weekly IKO invoices and summary reports to GenPact.
25. Process weekly OC production invoice and submit to GenPact.
26. Maintain current W-9 documentation on all vendors.
27. Ensure all visitors sign in and are escorted into the building.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 18,000 employees in 30 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

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