Accounting Support Administrator

PKS Paving is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Support professional with accounting expertise to join our team. This role will provide essential administrative assistance while managing core accounting functions such as Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Note: This position is 100% onsite, Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

Manage office supplies and inventory, ensuring that the workplace runs smoothly.
1. Answer phone calls, emails, and other correspondence, redirecting inquiries as necessary.
2. Maintain accurate records, files, and databases in a timely manner.
3. Assist in scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and arranging travel logistics.
4. Prepare and format reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
5. Perform general office tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and data entry.

Accounting Functions:

1. Accounts Payable: Process and manage incoming invoices from vendors, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment.
2. Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive vendor relationships.
3. Prepare and submit payment runs in accordance with the company's payment schedule.
4. Accounts Receivable: Generate and send out customer invoices, track payments, and maintain accurate records of outstanding balances.
5. Follow up with clients on overdue invoices and resolve billing issues in a professional and timely manner.
6. Perform regular AR reconciliations to ensure accounts are up-to-date.

Additional Duties:

1. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing reports and summaries.
2. Support the Finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.
3. Maintain confidentiality and ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately and securely.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in administrative support and basic accounting functions.
2. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
3. Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) is preferred.
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
5. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
8. High school diploma required; additional education in accounting or related field is a plus.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions:
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like:
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more:

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:
• High temperatures:
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:
• Noisy environments:
• Hazardous conditions:
• Shift work, to include overnight work:
• Frequent overtime, including weekends:
• Office environment:

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.