Staff Accountant - Harrisburg, PA

Job ID:  487710

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview

This position offers diverse 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 complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closings and prepare and post general ledger journal entries within the established closing schedule. 
• Perform general ledger account analysis and prepare monthly reconciliation schedules
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and analysis
• Ensure internal controls are maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company
• Performs Inventory accounting and assists with physical inventory activities as required
• Prepare governmental and industry census reports
• Complies with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and requirements and assist with documentation requests related to external and internal audits.
• Maintains organized accounting records in accordance with the CRH records retention policy
• Maintains leases in system and assists with IFRS Lease Accounting
• Develops and maintains process and procedure documentation for all activities within scope of responsibility
• Continuously strives to improve and streamline processes by identifying and communicating deficiencies and opportunities, and suggesting improvements to management
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
• Assist and support other team members and functional departments with analysis and special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience preferred

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly looking for strong Excel skills
• Ability to respond to stressful situations, co-workers and customers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Work effectively in a team environment or independently
• Proficient with computerized financial systems and various financial software applications,
• Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Excel
• Practice safe work habits (Safety First in Everything We Do)
• Must be willing to travel to production sites or other CRH offices when required (5% or less).
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

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 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!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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