Accountant - Salt Lake City

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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 month ...

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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

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