Accountant- HRI Inc., - State College, PA

HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/.  

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary

 

HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has an opening for an experienced and energetic Accountant in our State College office.  

 

Main Responsibilities

 

• Provide support to Region Managers, Controllers,  Area Managers,, Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Review month-end financials for accuracy. Process adjusting entries and reclassifications (as needed/directed by Controller/Project Managers)
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis for select accounts
• Prepare Excel reports and other analysis as needed
• Independently prioritize workload to meet all deadlines
• Provide financial software support to personnel as needed
• Travel to area offices, construction projects, and manufacturing locations as needed
• Work with bookkeeping software
• Assist with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity
• Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents

Education

• Bachelors degree preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with a focus in Accounting
• Valid driver's license

Skills

• Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and interpret documents, organize and analyze data
• Good interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a valid driver’s license
• Maintains adequate transportation to work
• Adheres to safety procedures/guidelines at all times
• Punctuality, consistent attendance and self-direction

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Good work ethic, professional, and positive attitude
• Some travel might be required

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Den