Staff Accountant - Atlanta, GA

 

 

Job ID:  501956
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

 

Job Summary

 

Located in Atlanta, GA, CRH Americas Inc. Corporate Finance is currently recruiting for the position of Staff Accountant.  This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and professional team in a changing environment with considerable scope for learning and development. 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Manage Americas Wire Transfer Process – including payment initiation on bank platforms.
• Responsible for Healthcare ACH/Wire payment processing and supporting schedules.
• Process weekly back-office expense approvals via Concur for three corporate entities.
• Prepare weekly general ledger entries related to employee T&E expenses.
• Bank deposits and related journal entries.
• Assist with monthly bank and GL account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing company allocations.
• Backup for input of PO and Standalone invoices.
• Backup for monthly debt statement processing.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Other duties as directed by the Finance Team.
• Assist in ongoing process improvement and automation.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times while representing the company 
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required 

 

Job Requirements

 

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in accounting in a Corporate environment preferred
• Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach and work well in a team
• Able to read and/or follow written and verbal instructions and implement the same.
• Ability to adapt to changing and process driven environment.
• Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Has the ability to achieve tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must be practical, motivated and have a high degree of initiative.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and mathematical skills necessary. 
• Be dependable, reliable and a team player.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of best-practice accounts payable processes, policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and an aptitude for learning new software

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement sa