Plant Controller

Job ID:  497072

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development

Summary:

The Plant Controller performs general accounting duties and responsibilities. This position prepares and maintains the annual budget and the rolling forecast.

 What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assists in preparing the annual capital budget, and annual operating budget and reconciling actual capital expenditures throughout the year

• Prepares production and cost reports monthly.

• Performs reconciliation of raw material, work in process and finished goods reports.

• Performs month-end closing by providing general ledger reconciliation and preparing journal entries and accruals.

• Provides accounting support for A/P and payroll systems.

• Supervises and reviews the entry and submission of wage and salary payroll.

• Supervises and performs the review and approval of A/P invoices for completeness and accuracy.

• Follows Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) procedures as outlined by the PCW and maintains proper evidence as required by the PCW.

• Maintains plant equipment list, fixed asset list

• Performs various accounting duties to support the entity

• Provides cost data to various departments. 

• Performs month-end closing and reporting. 

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 
To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.

• Preferred Other in Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related roles. SAP experience is preferred.

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills. 

• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion

• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently

• Knowledge of plant office responsibilities including payroll processing and accounting procedures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 Excel and Word computer applications

• Ability to utilize various software programs to maintain accurate records and generate reports.

• Ability to regularly maintain confidential information with discretion

• Ability to work from general policies and objectives. 

• Ability to refer to supervisor when in need of clarification or interpretation of the organizational policy.

   

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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