Accounting Associate

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi 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.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

Buzzi Unicem USA Stockertown Plant is looking for an Accounting Associate.

• Payroll – responsible for all non-exempt plant employees.  Audit, edit, and submit for approval all weekly timecards in Kronos.  Print, fold, and distribute paychecks.  Handle all Payroll issues with the Corporate Payroll Department.
• Keep insurance certificates on file and up to date.
• Reconcile invoices with receipts for raw materials.
• Follows up on all Unreceived Freight and Materials with vendors as well as those that are Received, but not yet invoiced.
• Accounts Payable – enter receipts and releases for invoices.  Obtain approvals when required.
• Tracks Vendor Statements and obtains and researches any outstanding invoices.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative duties, including but not limited to setting up meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and distributing notes/minutes appropriately.
• Coordinate purchases such as consumables, meals, office supplies and promotional materials as needed.
• Plans events as needed for all activities and sustainability initiatives.
• Update Monthly Plant reports.
• Performs additional accounting responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Skill the candidate of this position must have are:

• Associates degree in accounting preferred or emphasis on accounting/bookkeeping
• 2-4 years general accounting experience
• Kronos Timekeeping knowledge preferred
• 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

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.