Job Cost Accountant Job at CRH, Baytown, TX

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  • CRH
  • Baytown, TX

Job Description

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Overview

This position offers a diverse set of entry level and 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 finish assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

  • Supports the organization with research and analysis of financial records as directed by management.
  • Ensure internal controls are maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company. 
  • Setup new construction projects and change orders on existing projects, including PO setups.
  • Accurately record project billings and subcontractor payments
  • Work with field managers to ensure project transactions are accurately recorded
  • Prepare and submit required documents as required by customers
  • Analyze project trends relating to cost and billings, identify over/under budget items
  • Records state, county and local sales taxes.
  • Coordinate posting and maintenance activities for the construction projects
  • Executes the monthly closing procedures which include recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and ensuring all entries are properly recorded.
  • Performs financial analysis as directed by accounting management for support of business decisions by management.
  • Assist with requests documentation related to external and internal audits.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
  • 1 – 3 years of experience in a construction accounting environment preferred.

Work Requirements

  • Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
  • Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
  • 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 in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
  • Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

  • Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
  • Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
  • Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
  • Knowledge and/or previous related experience in financial accounting environment preferred.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
  • Effective analytical and communication skills required.
  • Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
  • Demonstrated, effective skills in dealing with employees at all levels.
  • Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.
  • Proficiency in personal computers/word processing, spreadsheets/databases, and relevant software packages.

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.

  • Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
  • Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Work Environment

  • Standard office environment.
  • Tempo is fast-paced with deadlines.
  • The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  • Competitive base pay
  • Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs

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.

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Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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