Staff Accountant

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on month-end close, accruals, balance account reconciliations and timely management reporting.

You will collaborate with plant personnel and regional operations to ensure accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 1 year of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (required).
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.
• Reconcile balance accounts.
• Assist with timely and accurate management reporting.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Acquire knowledge of business processes and monitor compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Summary This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Assist with timely and accurate management reporting.
• Reconciliation of balance accounts.
• Perform standard and ad-hoc analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide support related to internal and external audit requests.
• Acquire a strong knowledge of the business.
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant prior experience; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable.
• Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management ability.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.
• Manufacturing or construction and inventory accounting experience a plus.
• Ability to travel on occasion (5%).

Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship. We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.