Accounting Specialist

As the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, Imerys transforms a unique range of minerals to deliver essential functions (such as heat resistance, mechanical strength, conductivity, coverage, barrier effect) that are essential to its customers’ products and manufacturing processes. With over 16,000 employees world-wide in over 50 countries, and over 30 minerals in their portfolio, Imerys provides an opportunity for its employees to flourish.

Imerys is seeking a Temporary Accounting Specialist (up to 12-Month position) at our Three Forks Montana location.

Overview:

The purpose of the role is to support the Accounting team as they change Accounting Systems. The position will perform routine financial duties for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and GL Accounting. The position will support several financial functions and will need to prioritize many tasks and handle miscellaneous projects, as assigned.

Accountabilities:

• Enter Accounts Payable vouchers.
• Post Accounts Receivable Cash Applications.
• Reply to customer invoice inquiries and help manage the Accounts Receivable inbox.
• Complete various organizational projects, including scanning records.
• Post journal entries and perform month-end duties, as needed.
• Fully support the location’ health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) programs by participating in monthly safety inspections and performs other HSEQ activities, as assigned.
• Handle miscellaneous accounting projects including, but not limited to, cost studies, research, and financial spreadsheets.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required.
• Organizational skills will be necessary for organizing accounting-related activities, managing paperwork, conducting or participating in meetings, and ensuring the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of various programs.
• Mathematical skills are needed to process accounts payable and numerous reports, and maintain records.
• Computer skills are required to work with accounting and other software packages to complete numerous tasks required of the position.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively work with both internal and external customers without major conflicts.
• Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without supervision.Being a self-starter is essential.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 0-2 years experience

Imerys will work around a student’s schedule until they complete their degree in spring of 2017. On completion of their degree, the position will be FT Monday-Friday for up to 12 Months.

For more complete information and to apply go to www.indeed.com and search under Imerys Montana.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$19.50 per hr; Depending on Experience

Imerys is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V