Heidelberg Materials US, Inc Hiring for Administrative Assistant (Accounts Payable) Job at Sechelt Full Time

AutoReqId: 16553BR

Pay Class: Salaried Non-Exempt

Department: Administration

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

Heidelberg Materials is currently looking for a responsible and dependable Administrative Assistant to join our local team. in Sechelt, BC. This role will help with the processing of payables and support purchasing controls among other administrative duties

What you’ll get to do:

• Work closely with supervisors and managers for purchase requests, the purchase order process, and submitting to vendors
• Receive and code invoices from purchase orders and process accurately for approval
• Vendor management, including setting up of new vendors, escalating payments for critical vendors, and following up with vendors as needed for payment statuses
• Facilitate the completion and submission of vendor qualification paperwork
• Data entry, facilitation of required paperwork, and support of month-end procedures as needed
• Provide administrative coverage for various positions, if required
• Other duties as required

Essential Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of administrative experience
• Experienced with accounting fundamentals and principles
• Post-secondary education in business administration, finance, or accounting is an asset
• Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping is an asset
• Proficient with computer systems including Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Microsoft 365, and accounting software
• Customer relations experience is preferred
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented, organized, and accurate
• Must be self-motivated, fast-paced, able to work independently and multi-task, and thrive in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines

What we have to offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Highly competitive benefits programs
• Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options

Work Environment:

• Role operates in an office and manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
• Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

Our pre-employment process includes: reference checks, a medical including drug & alcohol testing, and a criminal record check. A drivers abstract check may also be required.