LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939
Our history goes back to 1939 when W. E. Lehman and George B. Roberts bought the Mississippi and Memphis operations of Carey-Reed Company, a company started by Mr. Roberts’ brother in law in 1907. The new Lehman-Roberts Company located their first asphalt plant and office on Front Street in downtown Memphis. The headquarters moved to the 1111 Wilson street address in 1943 and remained there until its recent move to 670 S. Cooper in September 2019. In 1971, the company became affiliated with Memphis Stone and Gravel Company through common ownership.
Still a family owned business, Patrick Nelson leads as President in our dedication to the manufacturing of quality hot mix asphalt and the superior placement of that pavement. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, Lehman-Roberts Company specializes in construction projects ranging from commercial parking lots to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: Accounting Specialist
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is an integral part of the accounting team and will have cross organization exposure and interaction with different divisions, businesses and independent contractors. This position will be responsible for timely and accurately processing transactions into the accounting system, daily scanning of invoices, material sales, processing payables and invoicing customers, as well as providing customer relations.
Core Four Applicability
The Accounting Specialist maintains excellent relationships with our vendors, independent contractors and coworkers while continuously improving processes. The Accounting Specialist must also demonstrate humility and stewardship with co-workers, managers and all other contractors and agencies supporting our efforts.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile invoices to purchase orders
- Ensure all invoices have proper approval and supporting documentation
- Review, code and process transactions into the accounts payable system
- Create and post weekly payment batches
- Print weekly checks and upload payments to the bank
- Ensure timely vendor payments to maximize payment discounts
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with customer and vendors
- Review monthly statements and request missing invoices
- Prepare annual 1099 forms
- Mailing and emailing invoices to customers and post customer payment
- Paying Independent Haulers
- Process material sales
- Performing additional duties, as required, to support the Accounting and Administrative teams
Required Experience, Education and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years’ experience/ knowledge of Accounting/ Accounts Payable/ Customer Service
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work independently and within a group
- Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize daily/weekly/monthly tasks
- Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new tasks quickly and efficiently
- Effective communicator
- Self-starter
- Strong computer skills with proficient in excel
Highly Preferred Experience, Education and Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting and/or Administration
- Experience 3+ years in accounts payable and/or customer service
Success Criteria and Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of MS Excel functions
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Oral Communication – Effectively conveys and receives information between vendors, customers and coworkers
- Customer Service – Acts in a professional manner towards independent contractors, vendors, customers and coworkers
- Ethics – Adheres to the policies and procedures set forth by the company and professional standards of conduct; is trustworthy and honest
- Results Orientation – Drives self to achieve productivity goals and assist in establishing effective processes
- Safety Orientation – Follows and promotes the company’s safety rules and procedures; recognizes hazards and anticipates danger, sets an example for safe work behavior
Environmental Working Conditions
The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position.
- Office environment (99%)
- Travel within local area (<1%)
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Matching Retirement Program
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company and Memphis Stone & Gravel not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designee and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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