Staff Accountant at Martin Marietta Materials in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.


At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.


To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com.


Summary


This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented staff accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.


Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.


• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.


• Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.


• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.


• Assist with timely and accurate management reporting.


• Reconciliation of balance accounts.


• Perform standard and ad-hoc analysis.


• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies.


• Provide support related to internal and external audit requests.


• Acquire a strong knowledge of the business.


• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant prior experience; CPA preferred.


• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience.


• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.


• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable.


• Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.


• Strong organizational and time management ability.


• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.


• Manufacturing or construction and inventory accounting experience a plus.


• Ability to travel on occasion (< 5%).

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
  
  

• Health Care Reimbursement
  
  

• Dependent Care Reimbursement
  
  

• Wellness Programs
  
  

• Employee Assistance Plan
  
  

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
  
  

• 401(k) with Company matching
  
  

• Pension
  
  

• Short and Long-Term Disability
  
  

• Life Insurance Packages
  
  

• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  
  

• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
  
  

• Matching Gift Program
  
  

• Employee Discount Program
  
  

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