Accountant I, Operations

Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified Accountant for its Irving, TX location. The position of Accountant I analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger and prepares managerial and financial reports. The Accountant will contribute to the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual closings of the corporate general ledger and for preparing consolidated and division level internal financial statements in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP. The Accountant will also respond to accounting questions and issues and communicate the responses to other functional areas and the operations. Lehigh Hanson is one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks. We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS: 1. Deliver results individually and as part of the accounting team in a fast paced, high performance culture.2. Meet or exceed standards of excellence established for the department.3. Close the books in an accurate and timely fashion on a monthly basis.4. Distribute required reports and provide analysis/support as needed on a monthly basis.5. Complete the balance sheet reconciliation for assigned accounts on a monthly basis.6. Maintain adequate controls and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance.7. Complete annual tax packages.8. Complete ad hoc projects at the request of the Accounting ManagerMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or related field from four-year college or university required, or related business experience.2. Zero (0) to three (3) years functional experience in Accounting/Finance.3. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.4. Knowledge of JD Edwards and Essbase, preferred5. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 6. Ability to clearly write reports and business correspondence. 7. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various sources.8. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 9. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.10. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral, or diagram form. 11. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.12. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Benefits:BENEFITS & COMPENSATIONWe know that our employees are critical to our overall success. We are dedicated to investing in their future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive package of compensation and benefits programs which are regularly reviewed to maintain them at competitive levels.Lehigh Hanson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/VYour salary will be commensurate with your work experience and relevant skills.No Search Firms please. Reference Code: 846