Record-to-Report Accounting Analyst, Shared Services

Job ID:  510304

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative Accounting Analyst to join our Record-to-Report (R2R) team. This role involves performing a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement within a shared services environment. The position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

What Shared Services Does:

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas suchas finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Opportunity-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
• Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to optimize accounting processes.
• Assist with month-end closing, reconciliations, and preparation of journal and general ledger entries.
• Perform consolidations, eliminations, and inventory accounting & analytics.
• Support cash accounting and cost accounting activities related to subcontractor, labor, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with the chart of accounts and SAP code block elements (e.g., profit center and cost center hierarchies).
• Collaborate with teams across localized operating companies to ensure seamless accounting processes.
• Identify and promote process improvements, including automation initiatives, to gain efficiencies.
• Monitor adherence to accounting controls and operational safeguards.
• Provide guidance to team members as needed.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, supporting professional development and innovative thinking within the team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (required).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in finance and accounting functions (required).
  • At least 2 years of experience with SAP or equivalent ERP in a shared services environment (required).
  • Familiarity with designing and standardizing transactional processes (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of the building products/construction industry (preferred).

Skills:

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• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities across diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with GAAP, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Proven skills in process improvement and technology-enabled efficiency gains.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a collaborative culture.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service excellence.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid role with 3 days in office and fully in office for the first 6 months.
• Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.

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!

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

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