Accountant

Job ID:  497001

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

What You Will Do
If you’re an Accounting professional looking for an engaging career, our team can provide you with an opportunity to grow with an industry leader. Working with the Northwest Region, which includes operating companies across 5 states (WA, OR, ID, MT, CA), you’ll perform operational accounting functions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our equipment and capital projects are properly set up and maintained. You’ll perform and assist with a wide variety of tasks including capital project setup & tracking, accounting of our equipment, and financial reporting and analysis. Each day will provide you with new problems to solve, and you’ll be empowered to find new and creative solutions. 

The ideal candidate will be skilled in both transactional and operational accounting, highly proficient in Excel utilization, and have experience leading with others. They will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external customers and be a motivated self-starter with a strong desire to learn. At CRH Americas Materials, we are on a journey to develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Come on this journey with us and apply today

Location: This is an in-person position out of our office in Spokane Valley.

Compensation & Benefits

• $31.25 - $36.06 /hr DOE w/ potential for overtime
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Merit Raises
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or closely related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience in manufacturing or closely related industry.
• Proficient computer skills required to include ERP software, Word, Outlook.
• Advanced Excel skills required including queries and formulas.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures for GMP and US GAAP.
• Excellent communication (oral, written) and presentation skills.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• A current authorization to work in the United States, and can pass pre-employment controlled-substance testing.

Why you might like this role…

• You possess strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, allowing you to effectively identify patterns and discrepancies. You can take small bits of information and run with them and aren’t afraid to ask questions, dig deeper, and use your resources to find the answers you need.
• You thrive on tight deadlines, challenges excite you, and you enjoy finding innovative solutions to solve problems.
• You shine in an organized and communicative environment.
• You want a career with expansive growth potential, and you’re motivated to learn the ins and outs of the business to watch your career soar. Once you've gained a solid understanding of our business operations, including accounting principles and practices, you'll have the opportunity to chart your career path. Whether you choose to specialize in a specific accounting focus or explore opportunities across different departments, we empower you to take control of your career growth.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Set up jobs and assist with tracking of capital projects for the Northwest Region.
• Work with capital project application throughout the fiscal cycle from budget to reporting. 
• Prepare corporate reports relating to capital project spend.
• Assist Equipment Controller with capital project tasks and functions when needed.  
• Complete equipment accounting relating to expense, revenue, and accruals ensuring equipment-related costs are accurately reflected in the Financial Statements.
• Oversight of equipment accounting and related tasks performed by accounting specialists.
• Responsible for rental accounting, ensuring its accuracy, collaborating with department staff to ensure seamless operations, and analyzing final output.
• Prepare monthly reporting, and ad-hoc reports, and complete financial analysis of data for senior management review.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues across operations and accounting departments to ensure accurate information is received and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Assure the assigned daily operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives.
• Strict adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley and company policies.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by management and as business needs dictate.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Setting.
• Typical Office Hours Monday – Friday with overtime as needed.
• This is an in-person position (not remote).

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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