Accountant

The Accountant position offers diverse accounting related job responsibilities. The desired candidate will embrace a team concept when completing assigned tasks along with a strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to perform high quality work, meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closings and prepare and post general ledger journal entries within the established closing schedule.
  
• Perform general ledger account analysis and prepare monthly reconciliation schedules
  
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and analysis
  
• Ensure internal controls are maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company
  
• Performs Inventory accounting and assists with physical inventory activities as required
  
• Prepare governmental and industry census reports
  
• Complies with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and requirements and assist with documentation requests related to external and internal audits.
  
• Maintains organized accounting records in accordance with the records retention policy
  
• Maintains leases in system and assists with IFRS Lease Accounting
  
• Develops and maintains process and procedure documentation for all activities within scope of responsibility
  
• Continuously strives to improve and streamline processes by identifying and communicating deficiencies and opportunities, and suggesting improvements to management
  
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a need to know basis.
  
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
  
• Assist and support other team members and functional departments with analysis and special projects as needed.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance
  
• Minimum of 3+ years experience preferred
  

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly looking for strong Excel skills
  
• Ability to respond to stressful situations, co-workers and customers in a professional, courteous manner.
  
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
  
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company
  
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
  
• Work effectively in a team environment or independently
  
• Proficient with computerized financial systems and various financial software applications,
  
• Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Excel
  
• Practice safe work habits (Safety First in Everything We Do)
  
• Must be willing to travel to production sites or other CRH offices when required (5% or less).
  
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.