Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Asphalt Materials, Inc.; Legendary Hills (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heritage Group is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant in the United States to lead monthly close activities, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and provide management reporting with data-driven insights.

The role requires CPA, strong US GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work cross-functionally while advancing automation initiatives and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting and/or finance
• CPA certification is required (AICPA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to perform data analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities, such as journal entries, roll-forwards, and reconciliations of GL accounts with supporting documentation.
• Prepare annual financial statements and related reporting packages; support consolidation activities and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure strong audit outcomes; identify opportunities to automate and streamline tasks.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

CPA

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Great Plains/Dynamics

Job description

About The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Senior Corporate Accountant will report to the Director of Corporate Accounting of The Heritage Group (THG). This position is responsible for the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, as well as management reporting and analysis necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements. This position is also responsible for maintaining effective and efficient operating policies and procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement. This role is highly cross-functional and requires collaboration and partnership with a wide variety of teams across the business and add value through data-driven financial insights.

Essential Functions

• Perform monthly close activities, such as prepare journal entries, roll-forwards, and reconciliations of GL accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation Review of accounting transactions for appropriate accounting treatment according to US GAAP Support business functions and respond timely to inquiries Participate in special projects as needed, such as accounting systems implementation.
• Data entry tasks, including entering & posting in the General Ledger Other accounting tasks as assigned by accounting management Ability to work with and act in utmost confidentiality with sensitive company Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.
• Prepare and support preparation of annual financial statements and related reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance Compile supporting schedules, roll-forwards, and variance analysis with clear, precise documentation Assist with consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across multiple entities Support internal and external audit activities, including independent auditors, regulatory agencies, ensuring strong audit outcomes and proactive issue remediation Contribute to technical accounting research and memo documentation for non-routine or complex transactions Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to automate and streamline recurring accounting tasks, reconciliations, and reporting workflows Document processes and maintain up-to-date procedures to support scalability and cross-training Contribute ideas and assist in implementing AI initiative and help translate concepts into practicable, repeatable workflows Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established internal controls and support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of effective controls over financial reporting Identify control gaps or process weaknesses and elevate recommendations for remediation Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience

Experience Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting and/or finance
• Great Plains/Dynamics Experience is a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and multi-tasking ability
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Generative AI Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

TheHeritageGroup History

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing and investing in a diverse portfolio of dozens of companies built on three major platforms: construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. These platforms – along with companies in which we’ve made long-term, strategic investments – include thousands of employees in more than 170 locations around the globe. Rooted in values, we work together to build a safer, more enriching and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. Current President & CEO, Amy Schumacher is the great-granddaughter of the original founder, John E. Fehsenfeld.

About Our Platforms

As the Heritage portfolio of companies has grown, we have focused on three major platforms to serve as our foundation: construction and materials; environmental services; and specialty chemicals. Our commitment to sustainability spans across all companies and platforms: we are stewards for the next generation, leaving our people, our planet and our communities better than we found them. A Culture of Innovation Across all three of our core platforms, we bet on talent and help our people build great careers on a foundation of shared values and purpose. Our people, in turn, help us continually improve the way that we work while embracing excellence in our business.