Staff Accountant - Lexington, KY

 

  Job ID:  502141

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

As a Staff Accountant, you will work with the Controller in preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account reconciliations. You will participate in monthly closings, account analysis and support the Division in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Reporting to the Controller, the criteria for this position includes but is not limited to the following:

 

• Basic understanding of job costing and reconciliations.
• Inventory processing and monthly reconciliations
• Complete necessary journal entries as required.
• Meet information requirements, complete ad hoc projects and complete financial analyses and reconciliation of accounts.
• Monitor financial statements/balance sheet monthly and ensure all balances are appropriately analyzed and correctly stated.
• Monitor all accounting functions for the Division to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Ensure appropriate internal control standards are maintained and or improved throughout the Division.
• Meet information requests of both external and internal auditors.
• Tax Filings

 

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Limited travel and the ability to work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Hinkle Contracting policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingne