Inventory Accountant - Lufkin, TX

Job ID: 506833

Texas Materials is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 2,000 employees statewide.

Position Overview

This position offers a diverse set of job responsibilities directly relating to plant manufacturing/inventory accounting functions. The desired candidate will embrace a team concept when completing assigned tasks along with a strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to perform high quality work, meet deadlines and finish assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Supports the organization with research and analysis of financial records as directed by management.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company.
• Records, reconciles, and reports activities relating to plant/terminal inventory transactions
• Manage and reconcile raw material inventories
• Maintains and reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts and fixed asset system.
• Analyze and enter production transactions into accounting system
• Complete necessary journal entries as required.
• Process weekly and monthly fuel transactions.
• Assist with material payment processing
• Performs vendor and/or other financial analysis as directed by company management for support of business decisions by management.
• Provide accurate and timely volume reporting weekly.
• Process material purchase transactions
• Coordinates posting and maintenance activities for the general ledger.
• Executes the monthly closing procedures which include recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and ensuring all entries are properly recorded.
• Complete necessary journal entries as required
• Assist with requests documentation related to external and internal audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a financial accounting environment preferred.

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public always.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

• Advanced computer skills including knowledge including MS Excel pivot tables, lookups, and other formulas
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule and possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Knowledge and/or previous related experience in financial accounting environment preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
• Effective analytical and communication skills required.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Demonstrated, effective skills in dealing with employees at all levels. Detail oriented with ability to identify connections and patterns
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.
• Proficiency in personal computers/word processing, spreadsheets/databases, and relevant software packages.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

• Standard office environment.
• Tempo is fast paced with deadlines.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion