Accounting Clerk

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With headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida and offices in over 35 countries, Oxbow is consistently recognized by Forbes magazine as a one of the top privately held companies in the United States. Oxbow is a global supplier of energy products that specializes in the sourcing, production, transportation & logistics of value-added industrial materials critical to a variety of manufacturing processes. Oxbow’s products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass and cement and our specialty products are used in variety of innovative products including high performance plastics, solar panels, electronics and batteries.

Oxbow Calcining LLC is currently looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA location. This position will be responsible to enter data into operations and accounting systems. Compiles and checks source documents for completeness and accuracy. Prepares customer invoices. Verifies and posts details of business transactions to appropriate ledgers and journals and totals accounts.

Essential Job Duties

-Gathers barge, vessel, railcar and truck information for input into the operations’ materials management system (AMPPS).

-Liaises with logistics and operations department personnel.

-Prepares invoices for all product sales, demurrage, dispatch and laytime.

-Sends invoices to customers.

-Addresses billing adjustments by issuing debit and credit memos.

-Maintains knowledge of and ensures all aspects of accounting are in compliance with established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

-Provide the necessary documents for the annual audit.

-Supports management with special projects, workflow process improvements, and other duties as assigned.

-Being a Louisiana Notary is a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Excellent mathematics and problem-solving skills.

-Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).

-Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles. Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience.

-Ability to consistently meet deadlines and to work well under pressure.

-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

-Demonstrates and applies an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Education and Experience:

-A high school diploma.

-Two years of experience in the clerical office, administration or accounting required.

-Experience as a billing clerk or in general accounting is preferred.

-Experience with Oracle preferred.

Physical Requirements:

-Typically sits or stands for an extended amount of time in front of a computer.

-May be required to move about to coordinate work.

-Ability to communicate or exchange ideas through verbal or written words to impart information to clients or the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers.

-Work may require occasional overtime.

Oxbow Offers:

-Competitive compensation package

-Health, dental, vision and life insurance

-Generous 401k match and paid time off

Note: This job description reflects the company’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Assigned tasks are subject to change at any time due to company discretion, job requirements, reasonable accommodation, or other reasons.

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Company info

Oxbow Corporation .
Website : http://www.oxbow.com