Summit Materials Inc Wichita , KS 67251
Posted 2 months ago
Assistant Controller
Location Address: 1600 Suite 1607 Wichita, KS 67226
Compensation: Market Value Pay Dependent on Experience
Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials - a construction materials company leading the industry - where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.
Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
Benefits
We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We're here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.
Overview
The Assistant Controller is responsible for executing accounting processes to ensure financial statements are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Roles & Responsibilities
Participate in month-end close process
Create monthly detailed close schedule and ensure completeness by various parties
Analyze and prepare adjusting journal entries
Reconcile general ledger accounts
Generate, balance and distribute month-end reports
Investigate and resolve accounting issues
Assist in preparing materials for annual external audit and quarterly reviews
Provide support on various special projects (process improvements, corporate initiatives, etc.)
Assist in the integration of newly acquired companies
Prepare cash flow information for monthly financial reporting
Obtain knowledge in various departments (AP, AR, Payroll, etc.) and support processes in each area
Ensure SOX compliance in all activities performed
Assist in preparing materials for annual SOX audit
Involved with month-end and annual inventory activities (physical adjustments, reconciliations, obsolescence and standard cost review)
Analyze detailed and high-level accounting data
Review journal entries and reconciliations of senior and staff accountants
Prepare financial statements for review by the controller
Responsible for financial reporting SOX compliance
Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience (public accounting experience preferred)
CPA certification or CPA eligible
Results-oriented, self-starter, flexibility, problem solver
Outstanding time management, organizational, and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong investigation and follow-up skills; attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation with a high energy level
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals
Ability to work under pressure of strict deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a professional manner
Commitment to company values
Physical Requirements:
Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, computer terminal and keyboard, facsimile, calculator, and understands computer basics. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.
Build a lasting career with us. Apply now! Thank you for considering a career with Summit Materials.
At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that makes us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are…you belong.
If you need an accommodation or other assistance in order to apply for a specific job posting on the Summit Materials web site, please call Corporate Human Resources for assistance at (303) 893-0012.
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