3-8 years of public or construction-related accounting experience preferred
CPA preferred
Experience in the construction industry is a plus
Advanced Excel and IT skills considered a plus
Effective communication skills adaptable to various audiences
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile job costs for ARCO/Murray companies
Monitor accounting transactions and resolve issues daily
Prepare and assist with monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany allocations
Balance intercompany cash accounts and assist Project Managers with job cost details
Collaborate with accounts payable to review and approve payment requests
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Support year-end audit and respond to leadership requests for financial analysis
Benefits
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k options
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave
Full Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller with audit experience to join our established accounting team in one of our Chicago offices. You will work closely with our accounting, project management, and leadership teams.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile the job cost for the various ARCO/Murray companies.
Monitor accounting transactions throughout the month and resolve any issues that occur in the process daily
Prepare and assist with monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany allocations (A/P)
Balance intercompany cash accounts and interact with the Project Managers and Leadership to assist them with subcontracts, insurance issues, and job cost details
Collaborate with accounts payable to review and approve payment requests (invoices, check requests forms, etc)
Assist with budgeting and forecasting process
Assist with year-end audit
Respond to requests for information and analysis from the leadership team within the ARCO/Murray family of companies on various accounting and financial issues
Work on a variety of different projects throughout the month that are delegated from the Vice President of Accounting or other Leadership
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Accounting
3-8 years of public or construction related accounting experience preferred
CPA preferred
Experience in the construction industry is also considered a plus but is not required
Advanced Excel and IT Skills considered a plus
The ideal candidate will be able to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences and be an effective communicator
Candidates must have the ability to establish good working relationships with Senior Management
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
