Job ID: 491646

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package, and opportunities for your continued growth and development

Summary:

Performs general accounting duties and responsibilities. Prepares and maintains annual budget. Directly supervises accounting assistant and office assistant performing A/P and payroll processes. Provides cost data to various departments as needed. Performs month end closing and reporting. Regularly exposed to confidential information requiring appropriate discretion. Works from general policies and objectives. Refers to supervisor when in need of clarification or interpretation of organizational policy. Exercises direct supervision over Accounting Assistant and Office Assistant.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assists in preparing the annual capital budget and reconciles actual capital expenditures throughout the year.
• Assists the Plant Manager in preparing the annual operating budget.
• Prepares production and cost reports on monthly basis.Performs reconciliation of raw material, work in process and finished goods reports.
• Create and transmit daily shipping report.
• Performs month-end closing by providing general ledger reconciliation and preparing journal entries and accruals.
• Provides accounting support for A/P and payroll systems.
• Supervises and reviews the entry and submission of wage and salary payroll.
• Supervises and/or directly performs the review/approval of A/P invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Follows SOX procedures as outlined by the PCW and maintains proper evidence as required by the PCW.
• Maintains plant equipment list, fixed asset list, licenses and titles of plant vehicles, and attendance records.
• Establishes, communicates and assigns job responsibilities for accounting assistant and office assistant.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Extensive knowledge of plant office responsibilities including payroll processing and accounting procedures.
• Proficient in Excel and Word. Ability to utilize various software programs to maintain accurate records and generate reports.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

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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

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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