Job Description
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at Job Title: Junior Buyer Job Location: 1750 West 11400 South STE 130 South Jordan, UT 84095
Primary Function As a member of the procurement team, the Junior Buyer is an entry level position which performs tasks as assigned for the procurement of materials, supplies, and services for the construction of transmission lines and substations. The Junior Buyer is expected to develop skills necessary to plan, coordinate, and monitor procurement activities for a given project. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop employee’s job knowledge and abilities.
Duties & Responsibilities Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
- Distributes invoices for approval to proper associates with organization.
- Prepares invoices for data entry including general ledger coding as required.
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to data entry based on our organization’s policies and procedures.
- Communicates with satellite offices, vendors, and within the organization, regarding identified issues with accounts payable invoices.
- Verify sales tax on invoices is accurate and communicates with Assistant Controller and CFO any identified issues with tax on invoices that are out of the norm.
- Data entry of invoices for assigned vendors and review data entry of local co- workers and satellite locations for accuracy.
- Assist other companies/divisions with any issues that they may have regarding invoices and processes.
- Process out of cycle disbursements, weekly and mid-monthly checks and wires with Assistant Controller - including positive pay uploads to bank and upkeep of Excel check register logs
- Prepare checks for distribution and maintain filing of documentation in vendor files
- Handle communications with vendors regarding statements, invoice payment inquiries, invoices not received, etc.
- Pull bank monthly bank statements from banking system.
- Monitor positive pay and ACH transactions daily through banking system including AP ACH setups.
- Maintain database (Excel file) of various vendor portal logon/password in secure AP spreadsheet.
- Assist with compiling audit documentation.
- Tie-out intra-company invoices with Accounts Receivable and generate offsetting invoice so offset can be performed within accounting system.
- Perform vendor offsets as needed.
- Perform Accounts Receivable Customer Master file setups based on documentation received from AR department.
- Monitor on-hold invoices and credit items within Accounts Payable.
- Perform general ledger entries and imports.
- Initiate the collection of invoices to be reported to corporate office at month- end (A7) within the company.
- Assist with any month-end close items as required.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience Education and Certifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field is required. Relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
- Experience: Prior internship and/or related work experience in a Buyer role is preferred.
Skills - Basic knowledge of procurement processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical information, specifically for high voltage projects.
- Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask.
- Flexibility to work on an individual project as well as on team projects.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical Requirements - This position requires minimal physical effort.
- Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
- Must be able and willing to travel overnight for training's and/or meetings as required (10%).
- Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
- May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.
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