We are looking for a 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
- 5-10 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 YOUWe 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
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
- 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
