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General Summary

This position provides advanced professional accounting support to the General Accounting department related to the maintenance, processing and analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Establish, interpret, and analyze complex accounting records to support strategic decision making and ensure compliance with GAAP

Prepare, review, and post journal entries to support the monthly close process

Review of financial reports to ensure the accuracy and clarity of information presented

Prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis, to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP

Participate in monthly review of financial package to ensure the accuracy of financial information and to assist in strategic decision making

Respond to inquiries from Management/Executives, related to monthly financial package, to ensure clear communication and high level of customer service  

Assist Manager with research related inquiries to support strategic decision making

Perform special projects and additional assignments, as assigned, to support the department

Participate in cross training efforts that support personal development and provide departmental coverage

Education

Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting, required

CPA designation a plus

Work Experience

5+ years of progressive accounting experience 

Large enterprise system experience (JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience a plus).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Advanced technical knowledge of US GAAP

Excellent MS Office Suite skills and advanced computer spreadsheet skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges

Attention to detail, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.

Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines

Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information

Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

Ability to work overtime, extensive at times, required as needed 

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$79,150.00 - $118,726.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. 

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.