LPX, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies is a leader in the construction industry with a rich family history. We are a vertically integrated civil contractor serving Kentucky and Indiana. We offer superior planning and services in Heavy Highway Construction, Site Development, Asphalt Paving, Treatment Plant Construction, Trucking Services, Material Testing, and Commercial/Residential Construction. LPX and its Subsidiary Companies are widely recognized for their positive workplace culture and career growth opportunities. Our largest subsidiary, Louisville Paving and Construction, has been serving the Kentuckiana area since 1949.

Job Summary

The ideal incumbent for the role of Accounting Specialist II shall be an enthusiastic, results-based team contributor. This candidate shall possess a broad range of general accounting experience to support a business unit with annual revenue above $50M. The Accounting Specialist II presents his/herself as an enthusiastic team player who routinely demonstrates flexibility and able to multi-task with a variety of activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
• Records and accurately enters financial records and transactions.
• Supports the resolution of issues related to account payables and receivables transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepares spreadsheet reports, verifies information, and reconciles accounts and balance sheets to support the monthly closing process.
• Keeps records of account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities.
• Performs work under general supervision including moderately complex issues and problems; more complex issues are referred to higher-level staff including the Senior Accountant or Controller.
• Compiles and sorts invoices and checks including general accounts payable duties.
• Calculates, posts business transactions, processes invoices, verifies financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provides other support necessary to pay the obligations of the Company.
• Clarifies any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures; obtains proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.
• Prepares and processes payments for vendor invoices and other financial obligations in accordance with internal accounting policies. Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed.
• Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger and responds to vendor inquiries and resolves any discrepancies in billings and payments.
• Compiles and checks source documents, such as vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, and cash receipts, for completeness and accuracy, and prepares reports. Verifies and posts details of business transactions to appropriate ledgers and journals, and totals accounts.
• Responds to inquiries from vendors or employees and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies. Assists in year-end or monthly/quarterly accounting procedures

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma
• 5 years of general accounting experience is preferred
• General accounting experience in the heavy construction or manufacturing industries is strongly preferred
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills, as this position will routinely work on a variety of simultaneous projects and activities
• Proven success in building collaborative business relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (Timberline, Vista, etc.) is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance, Supplemental and Dependent Plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Direct Deposit Paychecks
• Company Wellness Program
• Uniforms
• Safety, Training and Certification Bonuses
• Employee Training and Advancement
• Employee Referral Program