Senior Accountant/Accountant III

 

Job ID:  507822

 

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview
The Accountant III 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 Op-Co accounting operations and assists Controller in tasks as required. 

 

Wage Ranges from $80k to $90k, dependent upon experience

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
•    Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
•    Manages Royalty Accounting
•    Prepares statistical reports
•    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.
•    Manage and P-Card program and Concur administration.
•    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 five or more 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 adding machine, printers, fax machine, etc. 
•    Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
•    Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
•    Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
•    Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication as well as the ability to calcul