Job Information
Upstone Materials Staff Accountant in Hamilton, Ohio
Staff Accountant
Subsidiary:Barrett Industries
Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, was founded in 1854. Our family of companies serves everyone from small contractors to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies and includes quarries, sand and gravel operations, asphalt cement storage terminals, hot mix asphalt plants, trucking, asphalt emulsions, asphalt paving, pavement preservation, and infrastructure construction. To learn more about Barrett Industries visitwww.barrettindustries.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.
Barrett Industries, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visitwww.colas.com.
Job Summary
R eporting directly to the assigned Controller, this position coordinates or directly performs accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions by performing the following duties personally or through accounting personnel.
Main Responsibilities
Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts.
Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfers data to general ledger
Reconciles and balances accounts.
Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow of accounts payable function and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records and reviews for accuracy.
Reconciles bank statements.
Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.
Provides training and ensures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Minimum Experience
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting required.
Experience with all Microsoft Office Applications.
Willing and able to travel at least 20% of the time.
Experience using financial accounting software
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be able to create and implement work plans, budgets and financial plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans
Strong Written/ Oral and Interpersonal Communication Skills; ability to write and communicate complex information in an easily comprehensible manner
High degree of professionalism; ability to communicate with confidence and tact
Ability to influence others, resolve problems, and manage conflict in a positive manner
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA or CMA
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily
Exhibits concern for the goals and needs of the terminal processes and operations.
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to read ,write and comprehend simple instructions, written communications and present information in one-on-one and small group situations including customers, clients and other employees.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Establishes clear objectives and organizes duties for self, based on the goals of the terminal. Identifies resources required to meet goals and objectives. Seeks guidance when goals or priorities are unclear.
Demonstrates strong sense of personal responsibility when performing duties. Offers assistance to support the goals and objectives of the terminal. Performs with minimal supervision.
Meets work schedule/attendance expectations for the position.
Identifies and analyzes problems.
Formulates alternative solutions. Takes or recommends appropriate actions. Follows up to ensure problems are resolved.
Maintains harmonious and effective work relationships with coworkers and constituents.
Adapts to changing priorities and demands. Shares information and resources with others to promote positive and collaborative work relationships.
Deals positively and effectively with employees at all levels within the organization and external contacts. Demonstrates respect for all individuals
Effectively conveys information and ideas both orally and in writing. Listens carefully and seeks clarification to ensure understanding.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .
