Cost Accountant (Administrative)

Job ID: 510876

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

We are offering an exciting Cost Accountant opportunity at a Fortune 500 material manufacturing and construction subsidiary located in Knoxville, TN. This role will involve adherence to accounting standards, collaborating with Project Managers and working closely with our estimating department to maintain detailed and organized project records. The ideal candidate will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports as they relate to construction projects.

Join us and play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Function)

• Complies and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to document business transactions.
• Complies with applicable SOX requirements and corporate accounting policies (includes GAAP and IFRS).
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
• Construction project set up in the accounting and job cost systems.
• Subcontractor setups and payments
• Monthly review of billings and costs
• Evaluate construction contract requirements ensuring contract compliance, proper submissions, monitoring last day worked for lien or bond rights, and complete final closeout documentation in coordination with Project Managers
• Provide backup to Controller and Assistant Controller as needed or required
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
• Perform all duties according to CRH Internal SOX and Fraud Controls
• Observe confidentiality of company information; written and verbal.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a four year college or university is preferred
• Two to three years of related experience and /or training
• Or Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Work Requirements

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight and/or competing deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills required when working with a variety of departments and internal/external customers.
• Excel skills required with the ability to maintain and work within complex spreadsheets and utilize various formulas.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Consistently appears for work at scheduled work time. This is an in-office position.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee handbook
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home occasionally, when required (less than 10% of time, typically)
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting and business experience required.
• Previous experience in cost analysis (asphalt, aggregates, ready-mix concrete) or related industries a plus.
• Understanding of construction billings including retainage, liens and insurance
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet monthly deadlines.
• Ability to work with ERP Solutions is crucial, SAP experience a plus.

• This is an Exempt position with minimum of 40 hrs a week with the expectation of additional hours during month end close and special projects. There will be weekend hours during month end close. Month end close calendar is available and posted for accounting staff.

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

Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting and climbing; Frequent standing, reaching, and using fine motor skills; walking, sitting, and performing repetitive motions.

The employee will occasionally lift 1-10 lbs,

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The employee continuously works with others.

The noise level in the work environment is usually modest office.

What CRH Offers You

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

Harrison Construction Company, 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.