Accountant/ Accounting Assistant - HK Idaho Falls, ID

Job ID:  483150

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Job Description Summary

We seek a qualified, safety-minded, detail-oriented, highly organized individual with strong computer and communication skills to work as an Accountant/Accounting Assistant. 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 and a strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to perform high-quality work, meet deadlines, and finish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Ensure company compliance with all applicable SOX requirements
• Overseeing payroll accuracy and compliance
• Able to work with corporate shared services team
• Supports the Controller and Operations Management team
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against established targets
• Assists in the monthly closing procedures, including recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring all entries are correctly recorded
• Assist in establishing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Possess strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, and an ability to work under pressure handling multiple and shifting priorities
• Excellent computer skills including email, Internet, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Any other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

The educational and experience requirement of the position include:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred
• Or related experience and/or training
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to identify, foster and strengthen relationships with all constituents
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
• Mentoring and team-building skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments
• Listening skills
• Strategic thinking
• Financial, analytical problem-solving skills
• Action-orientation and drive for results
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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.
• 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.

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 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!

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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