Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Finance

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary)

This position will be instrumental in providing account analysis and reconciliation for the finance department. Duties will include assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements, cash management, and cost system development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Work in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Cementation
• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department
• Participate in the office safety program

CLIENT FOCUS

• Provide timely, professional and courteous interaction with all Cementation internal and external clients

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements, including; maintaining the close schedule, preparing journal entries, performing account analysis, prepaid, intercompany reconciliations, and Cash Management
• Understand GL structure to ensure accurate coding
• Liaise with operations on profit reporting, costing system development, supervision of accounting functions
• Support management through ad hoc data collecting, reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned
• Audit internal procedures increasing accounting and company efficiencies
• Provide support during quarterly and annual audits
• This position may be required to work extra hours as required to meet deadlines
• Coordinate responsibilities and functions of the Accounting group and ensure they are carried out in accordance with policies and/or established procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Degree or diploma in Accountancy from an accredited university or technical institute, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
• Full knowledge of the accounting principles, financial reporting, cash management and budgeting
• Experience in the mine contracting industry desired
• Experience in auditing, financial statement preparation, and reconciliation
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel with accuracy and attention to detail

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS USED

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Adobe Professional
• Paycom
• JD Edwards

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Must work well with other team members, and have a firm understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships
• Efficient multitasking abilities
• Good mathematical ability to review billing and other equations
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Superior keyboarding skills and accuracy with attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Motivated individual with proven initiative

Cementation is an Equal Opportunity Employer