Cost Accountant - Ankeny, IA - CRH Americas

Job ID:  503512

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 operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

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.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.               
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.       
• Performs Accounting Clerk duties.
• Posts data and balances accounts.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.         
• Extracts general ledger information.
• Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.           
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.          
• Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections.     
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.     
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Collects appropriate data for preparation of federal, state, and local reports and tax returns. 
• Assist in the compilation of cost information to be used in operating budget preparation.
• Provide backup to Controller as needed/required.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred;
• Or two to three years of related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background checks.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently, within a team environment, and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (less than 10% of the time).

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

• Ability to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Ability to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

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 a 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!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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