Staff Accountant - Lease Accounting

Vulcan Materials Company • Birmingham, AL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job:

We are hiring a new Staff Accountant at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL! This position is part of the Lease Team. As a member of the Lease Team, you will be responsible for the management of the leases between Vulcan and our landowners. This involves having a complete understanding of the lease contracts and serving as the primary contact for these landowners. The rents and royalties due to the landowners are calculated and paid by the Lease Team. At each month-end you will prepare and upload assigned calculation files and journal entries necessary to close the General Ledger, as well as perform reconciliations of assigned General Ledger accounts for accuracy.

Requirements

• Education. Must have a BS Degree in Accounting and/or related field.
• Experience. Must have a minimum of two years of general accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Organizational Skills. Must have strong organizational skills and display attention to detail. Must have strong time management skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal Skills. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization. Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Technology Skills. Must have strong computer skills, including skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Lease Accounting, Public accounting and or CPA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leases: Input new and amended leases into our lease management software.
• Landowners: Respond to landowner inquiries and change requests; prepare and send monthly statements
• Tasks: Complete assigned tasks such as inflations, true-ups, reporting.
• Month-End Tasks. Process and prepare month-end calculation files, journal entries, reconcile accounts, and issue payments.
• Maintain Records. Maintain accounting records in accordance with Company policies and GAAP.
• Prepare Reports. Prepare annual tax work papers, 10K schedules, and other monthly and quarterly reports as required.
• Collaborate. Assist your supervisor and other coworkers as needed. Provide assistance and additional help on time-sensitive special projects. Employ effective team-building skills in order to work in a group or to assist in bringing a group to consensus.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

What This Job Offers

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