Accountant III

This position provides advanced professional accounting support to the General Accounting department related to the maintenance, processing and analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.

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General Summary

This position provides advanced professional accounting support to the General Accounting department related to the maintenance, processing and analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Establish, interpret, and analyze complex accounting records to support strategic decision making and ensure compliance with GAAP
  
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to support the monthly close process
  
• Review of financial reports to ensure the accuracy and clarity of information presented
  
• Prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis, to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
  
• Participate in monthly review of financial package to ensure the accuracy of financial information and to assist in strategic decision making
  
• Respond to inquiries from Management/Executives, related to monthly financial package, to ensure clear communication and high level of customer service
  
• Assist Manager with research related inquiries to support strategic decision making
  
• Perform special projects and additional assignments, as assigned, to support the department
  
• Participate in cross training efforts that support personal development and provide departmental coverage
  

Education

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting, required
  
• CPA designation a plus
  

Work Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  
• Large enterprise system experience (JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience a plus).
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Advanced technical knowledge of US GAAP
  
• Excellent MS Office Suite skills and advanced computer spreadsheet skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
  
• Attention to detail, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
  
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
  
• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
  
• Ability to work overtime, extensive at times, required as needed
  
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

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