Accountant III
Granite Construction•Watsonville, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting, required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Large enterprise system experience (JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience a plus).
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- paid holidays
- sick leave
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- flexible spending plans
- special programs for musculoskeletal health
- mental wellness
- 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for one of the PPO medical plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
