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Accountant II

Granite Construction

Watsonville, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Communication Skills, Construction, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Fast Food, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Keyboards, Mail Processing, Maintain Compliance, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Revenue Recognition, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Watsonville, California
POSTED
4 days ago
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position provides professional accounting support to the General Accounting and/or department related to the maintenance, processing and analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with the Company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Prepare and maintain accounting records that validate the accuracy of accounting information and ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries to support the monthly close process.
  • Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records to support strategic decision making.
  • Participate in cross training efforts for developmental purposes and departmental coverage.
  • Prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations and analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Perform special projects and additional assignments as directed that support the General Accounting function.
  • Participate in the review of the monthly financial package to ensure the accuracy of financial information and to assist in strategic decision making.
  • Respond to inquiries made by upper management related to financial package to support strategic decision making.
  • Review of various accounting reports to ensure the accuracy and clarity of information presented.

Education
  • Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting

Work Experience
  • 3-5 Years Accounting experience
  • Applied experience with a large public company in any one or more of the following areas preferred, investments, leases and lease accounting, fixed asset accounting, revenue recognition, or inventory

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Advanced computer spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
  • Analytical skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills
  • Self-motivated team player
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Deadline driven
  • Customer service focused

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:
$63,481.00 - $95,221.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers

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