Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | Lyman-Richey Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Lyman-Richey Corporation, located in Omaha, NE. Lyman-Richey Corporation, a CRH Company, is a long-standing preferred provider of aggregate and ready-mix concrete, serving central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa for 140 years. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, allowing the company to continue delivering quality construction materials with superior service and exceptional value. The Accounting Assistant will classify, examine, and analyze accounting records to prepare essential financial statements and reports.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Omaha, NE

• Mission: The Accounting Assistant classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial statements and reports.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), various accounting software resources, record retention database

What You’ll Actually Do
• Provide support by processing commodity and invoices, verifying accuracy of counterparty, amount, and banking instructions.
• Administer accounts receivable (AR), manage invoices, and perform other related clerical functions.
• Balance, record, and summarize financial data, general ledgers, accounts, and bank transactions.
• Offer general customer service support to resolve invoice and collection issues through phone or email.
• Assist with miscellaneous data entry, administrative office tasks, and support all accounting departments as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Experience: Six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), effective verbal and written communication, ability to analyze issues independently, ability to perform basic mathematical skills, and ability to work independently.
• Bonus: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; experience in a construction environment is preferred.