Job Cost Accounting Clerk -Baytown

Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier owned and operated by CRH Americas Materials, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Gulf Coast is part of CRH America's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide.

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. This position will be vailable to be worked from our Baytown or Beaumont office.

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.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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!

Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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