Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 18 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Inc., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is in the Accounting family (Department). The position plays a crucial role in the financial operations of the company. It requires an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable individual who works well with high volume data in a team environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process customer payments to account including ACH/wires, credit cards and checks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review and process payment data from third-party partners.
• Resolve all payment issues and discrepancies.
• Reconcile remittances to customer accounts.
• Investigate and resolve all unapplied cash issues.
• Resolve deduction and all reconciling issues on customer accounts.
• Balance daily cash payments posted with the bank.
• Follow-up on customer requests for invoice copies, proof of delivery and any other issues to help facilitate collection.
• Responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to the accounting department/function.
• Completes routine daily entries for key financial transactions as directed.
• Responsible for filing accounting documents and maintaining their confidentiality and security.
• Assists with account reconciliation in a timely manner.
• Assists with checking figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper general ledger coding
• Interface regularly with others within the department and accounting, clerical and operations personnel in other locations, departments and constituents outside the company.
• Assists with review of receipts for appropriate documentation and approval.
• Supports research of discrepancies and/or supporting documentation as appropriate.
• Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies, accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assists with inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Retrieves files and payment information as appropriate for audits, reviews, and accounting personnel.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or more years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (particularly, Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Efficient, well organized and detail oriented.
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize work.

BENEFITS

• Health coverage available after 30 days offering competitive premiums under a wide expansive network
• Health and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Short and Long Term disability benefits
• Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment benefits
• Dental and vision coverage
• Wellness Incentives, discounts at gyms nationwide, and many other health and well-being discounts
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous PTO plan
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program across a wide variety of categories.
• Employee Referral Program

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Office setting; controlled temperature environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.

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