Purchasing & Accounting Assistant at Seattle Galvanizing Company, Inc. – Arlington, Washington

Summary of Position:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Purchasing & Accounting Assistant position in Arlington, WA. This is a combined position. There will be purchasing and accounting duties. The position is responsible for assisting the accounting department. The purchasing position is responsible for, but not limited to, providing purchasing parts and supplies to support a busy facility and office.

*Please note: For the first 60-90 days your employment will be through a temp agency. After your tenure has been successfully completed with the agency, Seattle Galvanizing will offer you the position with an increase in pay.

Responsibilities (Purchasing):

• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to multitask.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of various purchasing functions and duties.
• Match incoming orders with vendor packing slips.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status and follow up to completion.
• Maintain open purchase order file to monitor for cost accuracy, acknowledgements, lead time, delays in availability, etc.
• Communicate to management shipping dates, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed to avoid production delays.
• Prepares, reviews and issues purchase orders.
• Ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and timely to avoid delays.
• Searches for competitive pricing and options.
• Order and replenish supplies for the entire plant, including maintain monthly inventory.
• Obtaining quotes and re-pricing for plant supplies quarterly.
• Ensure proper part is ordered and liaise with maintenance as needed.
• Assist maintenance department with research of parts and technical data as needed.
• Schedule and track repairs and PM service on various equipment.
• Must be flexible to complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Responsibilities (Accounting Assistant):

• Process customer invoices.
• Process customer credit applications.
• Tracking sale department customer quotes for proper invoicing.
• Audit customer pricing in QuickBooks.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve customer invoicing issues as need.
• Match received packing slips with AP invoices
• Submit vendor bills to accounting for processing.
• Tracking and maintain purchases on company credit card.
• Reconciliation of company credit card statement.
• Assist accounting department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience purchasing, preferably in the industrial sector.
• Related BA/BS preferred or commensurate work experience.
• High ethical standards and ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong computer skills.
• Resourcefulness and ability to change direction and multitask.
• Basic knowledge of industrial equipment and ability to identify parts.
• Exhibit strong writing & verbal skills; confidence when speaking on the phone is crucial.
• Strong work ethic and positive team player.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas. He or She will be regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.

Work Hours:

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• No background check required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Weekly Paychecks
• Retirement Plan with 3% match

Salary:

• Starting at $35/hr