Staff Accountant

CalPortland – “EXPECT MORE… WE DELIVER!”
This is us…
- Best-in-Class, industry leader with a rich history spanning over 125-years
- Largest building materials contributor to some of the West’s biggest construction projects including:
• Los Angeles International Airport
• The new Rams Stadium
• Staples Center
• Wilshire Grand Center
- Recipient of numerous awards for environmental sustainability and energy conservation
- “Family” based company culture with a focus on safety
- Competitive compensation and excellent benefits

Job Summary:
Senior Staff Accountant with 5+ years of relevant accounting experience or Staff Accountant with 3+ years of recent Public Accounting experience. This position will be primarily responsible for Payroll and Benefits accounting within the Corporate Accounting department, including other specific accounting tasks relating to Accounts Payable. The Senior Staff Accountant is expected to be a self-motivated, focused, flexible individual with a positive approach to his/her career.

Duties:
• Maintain detailed accounting records to support all payroll, pensions and benefits balances to ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Work collaboratively with Payroll, Benefits, AP & Risk Management departments to investigate and develop standard procedures for handling and reconciling transactions
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analyses relating to account activity and accrual requirements relating to payroll, pension and benefits
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager and Accounting Director and assist with the month end closing process
• Reconcile AP accounts and assist in the clearing of open GRIR accounts
• Properly execute controls to ensure compliance with JSOX
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Education:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field from a 4 year accredited institution of higher education

Requirements/Qualifications:
• Payroll accounting experience is preferred
• SAP experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB and IFRS reporting standards
• Demonstrated analytical skills, especially in complex reconciliation functions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word

Conditions of Employment:
Successful candidate must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.