Staff Accountant
CRH is a leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. The Staff Accountant will ensure the correct accounting for leases under ASC 842 and support the corporate general accounting team, with opportunities for career progression as the business grows.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the proper accounting and recording of lease activity (including new real estate leases, equipment leases, lease modifications, renewals, acquired leases, etc.) in CoStar (cloud-based lease platform/subledger) in accordance with ASC 842
- Prepare the monthly base/fixed rent payments schedule via Costar
- Cross train with the Fixed Asset accounting team to support fixed asset operations as needed
- Assist with monthly close process, prepare month-end journal entries, GL reconciliations of assigned accounts
- Prepare internal financial reporting deliverables, including roll forwards and flux analyses
- Work with other teams, such as Operations, Procurement, and Real Estate to ensure real estate and equipment portfolios are documented and processed accurately
- Adhere to prescribed controls in performance of assigned processes to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and preparation of annual budgets
Skills
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with at least 1+ years of relevant experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate highly desirable
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills (X-Lookup, Pivot Tables, SumIf, Index (Match) including ability to interpret formulas and modify or troubleshoot issues
- Strong communicator with ability to communicate complex issues and topics in a clear and concise manner
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize competing tasks
- Teamwork skills and positive attitude
- High personal standards and professional ethics with a commitment to excellence
- SAP ERP, Oracle EPM Consolidation tool (or similar) experience a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
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