Senior Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

You will assist the Accounting Manger with various strategic initiatives and reporting functions. In addition, you will have the primary day-to-day responsibility for managing the accounting and finance functions for group of operating companies.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly close activities, such as prepare journal entries, roll-forwards, and reconciliations of GL accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly & annual financial statements for operating companies
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet (included fixed assets schedules) and general ledger accounts
• Assist and support annual external audits to ensure compliance
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned by accounting manager/ director
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Requirements and Relevant Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA will be a bonus.
• Three to five years' experience in accounting/finance.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, especially MS Excel.
• Experience in MS Dynamics (Great Plains), Sage Fixed Assets or other ERP systems.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work well and communicate with various leads within the organization and to work closely as required with other functional areas such as tax, treasury, and corporate accounting leaders.
• Thorough understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong problem solving, analytical and accounting skills.

About us:

Asphalt Materials, Inc., formed in 1956, has been continually focused on the asphalt business. The core strength of our business is the formulation, manufacturing, and R&D of asphalt binders and emulsions. Asphalt Materials, Inc. is a segment of The Heritage Group of companies. The Heritage Group (THG) is a family-owned company that has been in operation for over 80 years. THG turns big challenges into even bigger opportunities. THG is a family of relationship-builders, problem-solvers and opportunity seekers that aim to make a difference in the world. THG manages a portfolio of over thirty independent businesses that operate in distinct industry operating groups Construction and Materials, Environmental Services, and Energy & Refining. This vast experience combined with a team management style allows for the diversity of a large conglomerate and the personal service of a smaller, customer-focused organization. THG is a growth-oriented company with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia and a customer network that spans the globe. As a family-owned business, a long-term financial approach and conservative investment philosophy have placed the Company on a solid foundation to pursue growth opportunities as they appear. The organization has a creative culture, always searching for opportunities and researching industry-changing solutions. The company has grown impressively over the past 30 years both organically and by acquisition, often turning around distressed businesses.

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