Metals USA is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our Northbrook, IL location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and services. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented company servicing the defense, commercial construction, and road construction and fabrication industries.

Benefits of working with us:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual | 3 weeks within 1 year
• Excellent health, dental, & vision Insurance options
• Life & AD&D Insurance w/buy-up plans for Employee and Dependents
• HSA & FSA Options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability w/buy-up options
• 401(K) programs w/company match
• Wellness Program w/incentives
• Large company w/opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive working environment

Base Wage: $22.00 per hour
Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reviews and entry of sales invoices.
• Reviews documentation and prepares invoices for both internal and external invoicing systems.
• Processes purchase order receipt documentation for accuracy and enters into the system.
• Investigates and resolves billing inquiries and issues.
• Processes credit card payments routinely.
• Provides general administrative and clerical support to include: scanning, indexing and filing material for all departments within the organization.
• Assists the Accounting Manager with all aspects of the accounts payable function.
• Provides the Controller and/or Accounting Manager with accurate financial data to ensure timely reporting.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum’s Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of an accounting clerk.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

“Metals USA provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”

Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Order Entry experience required.
• Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization.
• Ability to work in a high volume, transaction driven environment.
• Good analytical & organizational skills, able to make sound decisions utilizing the data at hand.
• Ability to communicate both oral & written effectively with both internal & external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette.
• Must have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Must have strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Computer Literacy to include Microsoft Office Products: Excel and ERP.

Physical Demands

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time ( < to 6 hours per day).

• Stand, walk, sit, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, hand-eye coordination, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to a maximum of 25 lbs. without assistance

Work Environment

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Position works primarily in an office/cubicle environment
• Moderate Telephone Activity
• Quiet to Moderate Noise Level

• Reviews and entry of sales invoices.
• Reviews documentation and prepares invoices for both internal and external invoicing systems.
• Processes purchase order receipt documentation for accuracy and enters into the system.
• Investigates and resolves billing inquiries and issues.
• Processes credit card payments routinely.
• Provides general administrative and clerical support to include: scanning, indexing and filing material for all departments within the organization.
• Assists the Accounting Manager with all aspects of the accounts payable function.
• Provides the Controller and/or Accounting Manager with accurate financial data to ensure timely reporting.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum’s Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of an accounting clerk.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned