Cost Accountant - Knoxville, TN

 
 

Job ID:  499932

 

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction.  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 number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. 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

 

We are offering an exciting Cost Accountant opportunity at a Fortune 500 material manufacturing and construction subsidiary located in Knoxville, TN.  This role will involve adherence to accounting standards, collaborating with Project Managers and working closely with our estimating department to maintain detailed and organized project records. The ideal candidate will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports as they relate to construction projects. 

 

Join us and play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Function)

 

• Complies and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to document business transactions.
• Complies with applicable SOX requirements and corporate accounting policies (includes GAAP and IFRS).
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
• Construction project set up in the accounting and job cost systems.
• Subcontractor setups and payments
• Monthly review of billings and costs
• Evaluate construction contract requirements ensuring contract compliance, proper submissions, monitoring last day worked for lien or bond rights, and complete final closeout documentation in coordination with Project Managers
• Provide backup to Controller and Assistant Controller as needed or required
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
• Perform all duties according to CRH Internal SOX and Fraud Controls
• Observe confidentiality of company information; written and verbal.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment

.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a four year college or university is preferred
• Two to three years of related experience and /or training
• Or Equivalent combinations of education and experience

 

Work Requirements

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight and/or competing deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills required when working with a variety of departments and internal/external customers.
• Excel skills required with the ability to maintain and work within complex spreadsheets and utilize various formulas.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Consistently appears for work at scheduled work time. This is an in-office position.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adheren