Regional Accountant

 

 

Job ID: 514240

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our Midwest Region has approximately 1100 employees spanning Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. Our local businesses are focused on the Safe production and delivery of aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and the construction services associated with these products. We are a leading supplier of residential, commercial, city street and highway paving materials. 

 

Position Overview

The Regional Accountant will prepare financial documents such as reconciliations, analyses, journal entries and various reports. Assists with monthly and annual general ledger closings, financial audits and taxes. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties. Supports Region accounting operations and assists Region Controller in tasks as required.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts with various registers and sub-ledgers.

• Posts data and balances accounts and extracts general ledger information.  Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases. 

• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.               
• Compile and prepare various daily, weekly, or monthly reports as directed.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax documentation. 
• Processing month end closing, inventory, and adjustments.
• Assist in the compilation of cost information to be used in operating budget preparation.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and provide flexibility when requested to work on special projects.
• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and provide documentation; when necessary
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications

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

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required.
• 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 work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, Word and Outlook, and database software.  Must be able to utilize internet and communicate effectively. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
• Ability to summarize data from different sources into a concise format that can be easily expanded and communicated to support initiatives.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten-key add