Senior Accountant

Amrize • Holly Hill, SC

9d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports management accounting and financial operations for the US Cement terminal distribution network. The role ensures compliance with internal controls, prepares the annual budget, analyzes monthly results, and supports operations in meeting financial targets. It works closely with terminal managers, logistics management, plant controllers, and finance management to develop, implement, and coordinate accounting policies and practices that satisfy Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.

The position supports more than 80 cement terminal locations, including SOX compliance for inventory and fixed-asset processes, financial reporting and analysis, capital expenditure monitoring, month-end close, and financial planning. It also contributes to regional reporting, cross-functional projects, risk planning, and compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, GAAP, and regulatory requirements. Travel to terminal sites is required, and the position demonstrates and promotes health, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Accountancy or Finance is the preferred field of study.
• Three to five years of relevant experience.
• Previous financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Self-starting, flexible, and responsive, with the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple assignments to deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and internal and external customers.
• Effective planning and organizational skills, including balancing assignments to deadlines and communicating project status to supervisors, team members, and customers.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications.
• Computer and software skills in MS Office, Google Suite, and ERP systems.
• Ability to adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved personal protective equipment, including respirators. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
• Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or CMA.
• Experience in the construction materials environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with established SOX internal controls for inventory and fixed-asset processes at more than 80 cement terminal locations by rolling out standardized templates, training personnel, and performing onsite process audits.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of actual performance versus forecast and budget; assemble and summarize data, prepare reports, present findings, and provide analyses and recommendations.
• Report profitability by terminal and source plant, including detailed analysis of freight expenses.
• Assist Distribution Management with capital expenditure proposals and monitor active projects for progress, timely closure, and capitalization.
• Travel to terminal sites to audit fixed assets.
• Perform month-end general accounting close for supported entities and prepare journal entries.
• Review account reconciliations for appropriate balance-sheet accounts.
• Compare and analyze plans and forecasts against actual results, including payroll, third-party services, and maintenance activities, to determine and improve financial status.
• Review and analyze regional financial results and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with financial planning, including the monthly 18-month rolling forecast and Mid-Term Plan.
• Analyze financial plan data to identify potential risks and opportunities, and present findings and proposed actions to senior management.
• Assist in developing risk maps and functional plans and prepare monthly reports for regional management.
• Analyze complex financial scenarios and gather and interpret marketing, logistics, manufacturing, and SAP data to explain business drivers and potential value-creation opportunities.
• Represent Finance on cross-functional and regional projects and initiatives.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health and well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level