Colas Cheyenne , WY 82003
Posted 2 months ago
Subsidiary: Simon
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, using new technology, and enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary:
This is a mid-level Accounting role with primary responsibility in general accounting related to regional operations, including daily oversight of accounting staff. This role utilizes accounting and economic skills to evaluate operating data, business trends and prepare financial statements that comply with industry practices, regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Main Responsibilities:
Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Supervise administrative and financial staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and development
Assist with administration, budgeting and financial accounting for the region including ensuring job cost integrity.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial reports to ensure integrity is maintained, e.g., inventories, accounts receivable
Review financial and administrative issues with Regional Controller
Review operating costs and propose potential areas of cost reduction with Regional Controller and management team
Analyze detailed job revenue, cost, and accrual information
Work with operations to assure proper flow of accounting information
Assist with coordination of year-end inventory analysis; developing waste factors, standard inventory cost and selected monthly schedules
Participate in external and internal audits
Monitor accounts receivables, maintenance of aging records, collections, and data entry
Assist with preparation and organization of monthly activity reports
Work with estimators to assure proper costs are used in the estimation process
Assist in preparation of annual plans, forecasts, and budgets
Ensure established internal controls and processes
Support implementation of policies and procedures developed at the regional and corporate level
Prepare/coordinate reports required by regulatory agencies, e.g., sales and use tax, highway use tax
Assist the Regional Controller with special projects as necessary
Travel to other offices and work locations as necessary
Focus on personal and professional development through individual educational and training opportunities
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFM (Certified Financial Managers), or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred
Valid drivers' license with clean driving history required
Skills:
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience required
Experience with Construction accounting or accounting in similar environment preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Proficiency in accounting programs (JD Edwards preferred)
Ability to apply accounting concepts such as debits, credits, reconciliation, analysis, etc.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Physical Requirements:
Most work performed in an office environment, quiet to moderate noise level
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds
Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals, and loud noise
Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
Benefits and Perks:
Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Product and Service Group Discount Programs
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Wyoming
Nearest Secondary Market: Cheyenne
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