Staff Accountant

C. S. McCrossan; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical and dental insurance

FSA/HSA

Employer paid Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disb

401(k)

Vision

RTO with holidays

Job summary

C. S. McCrossan, Inc. is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant in Maple Grove, MN to support the Project Accounting team. You will perform a variety of accounting tasks, reconcile accounts, bill customers, and assist with journal entries and reporting.

Work closely with Operations and Accounting to ensure accurate financial results and ongoing improvements. A competitive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree with emphasis in Accounting, Business or Finance or the comparable combined equivalent of education and/or experience.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and/or accounting procedures and techniques; experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analysis, organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, inventive, positive attitude - self-starter with a cooperative desire to see the team succeed.
• Adept in communicating with all levels of the organization
• Construction industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations for all company accounts and distribute various cash reports.
• Prepare miscellaneous billings; track internal and external material sales; prepare and send invoices to customers. Print monthly customer statements-as needed.
• Assemble all fuel purchase and usage information to make monthly journal entries adjusting fuel inventory.
• Prepare and reconcile various job cost entries relating to construction projects.
• Contribute to the tracking and reporting of key operational metrics and performance indicators.
• Coordinate all trucking usage information used to prepare MNDOT Compliance Trucking Reports. Prepare and mail to various MNDOT locations on a timely and accurate basis.
• Respond to information requests and questions from management and operations personnel timely and accurately.
• Assist and provide backup for A/P
• Work with and assist project managers with various job cost accounting tasks.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy such as system upgrades and testing activities.
• Provide assistance in preparation of various schedules and documents for independent auditors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• General office environment, full-time in-office at Maple Grove. Traditional indoor office environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Self-starter and team oriented

Education

2 or 4 year degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent

Job description

Who we are:

C. S. McCrossan is a family business with 70 years of history and investment in our industry and communities. Our core business is diversified highway/heavy civil construction – managing major highway, bridge, and earthwork projects including the I-94 reconstruction from Maple Grove to Rogers, TH 65 in Blaine, and the current 494 expansion in Bloomington. Our work also includes participating in the delivery of light rail transit projects across the Twin Cities. Our affiliated companies supply aggregate and asphalt materials and apply epoxy coatings to steel pipe and rebar. Our home office is in Maple Grove, MN with additional locations in Indiana, Kansas, and Arizona. Our company is recognized for expertise, innovation, and reliability in our work. Our clients trust us to deliver high-quality projects safely, efficiently, and as promised. We believe our success is built on the foundation of our commitment to our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work.

Why Join Us?

Partnership:

Work cooperatively with senior leadership and collegial staff to achieve shared goals.

Recognition:

Your skills, abilities, and contributions will be highly valued as you play a key role in the organization.

Rewards:

• Competitive base salary $61,000 - $76,000.
• A generous benefits package including medical, dental, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), employer paid Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), voluntary Life/AD&D and vision.
• A Responsible Time Off (RTO) plan that allows flexibility in scheduling time off and includes recognized holidays and floating holidays.
• The chance to work with an organization who lives their core values.

Ready to make an impact?

Position Description

Job Overview

• Perform a variety of accounting tasks to ensure accurate accounting systems, record keeping, account reconciliations and process improvements. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of Material Sales, Bank Reconciliations, Trucking Cost and Billing Accounting, and data entry support for the Project Accounting team. The role is an integral liaise between the Operations and Accounting teams to ensure compliance and timely reporting of operational results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations for all company accounts and distribute various cash reports.
• Prepare miscellaneous billings; track internal and external material sales; prepare and send invoices to customers. Print monthly customer statements-as needed.
• Assemble all fuel purchase and usage information to make monthly journal entries adjusting fuel inventory.
• Prepare and reconcile various job cost entries relating to construction projects.
• Contribute to the tracking and reporting of key operational metrics and performance indicators.
• Coordinate all trucking usage information used to prepare MNDOT Compliance Trucking Reports. Prepare and mail to various MNDOT locations on a timely and accurate basis.
• Respond to information requests and questions from management and operations personnel timely and accurately.
• Assist and provide backup for A/P
• Work with and assist project managers with various job cost accounting tasks.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy such as system upgrades and testing activities.
• Provide assistance in preparation of various schedules and documents for independent auditors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• General office environment, full-time in-office at Maple Grove. Traditional indoor office environment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described are representative of but not limited to the physical exertion generally required to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time while using a keyboard. They are frequently required to stand and walk. They are occasionally required to lift, carry, push, pull, and reach overhead materials up to 20 pounds, along with frequent gross manipulation using their hands. The visual requirements include demonstrating or having vision corrected to 20/20. In general, this position includes sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing as well as repeating motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Position Requirements

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2 or 4 year degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Business or Finance or the comparable combined equivalent of education and/or experience.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and/or accounting procedures and techniques; experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analysis, organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, inventive, positive attitude - self-starter with a cooperative desire to see the team succeed.
• Adept in communicating with all levels of the organization
• Construction industry experience a plus

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