Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Location Address: 1600 Suite 1607 Wichita, KS 67226 Compensation: $50,000.
00 - $58,000.
00 Annually with Short Term Incentive Plan Bonus Opportunity Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials – a construction materials company leading the industry – where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.
Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada.
At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity.
We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities.
Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
Benefits We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development.
You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical.
We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future.
Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.
Overview The Staff Accountant I performs a variety of routine accounting tasks in the areas of financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash management for multiple operating companies.
The Staff Accountant I is expected to be able to perform tasks in a self-sufficient manner while owning work product, work load, and customers.
Roles & Responsibilities Actively participate in month-end close process Check off completed tasks on the monthly detailed close schedule Analyze and prepare recurring adjusting journal entries Reconcile general ledger accounts Reconcile bank accounts Assist in preparing materials for annual external audit and quarterly reviews Obtain knowledge and support processes of various departments (AP, AR, Payroll, etc.
) Ensure SOX compliance in all activities performed Assist in preparing materials for annual SOX audit Participate in monthly and annual inventory activities (physical adjustments and reconciliations) Analyze detailed accounting data Research and correct account discrepancies Perform other duties as assigned Essential Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Strong time management and organizational skills Ability to solve problems in a positive manner Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities/projects in a professional manner Results-oriented with the ability to adapt to a changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and follow-up skills with attention to detail Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong customer service orientation with a high energy level Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals Ability to work under pressure of strict deadlines Ability to work in a team environment Commitment to company values Physical Requirements: Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, computer terminal and keyboard, facsimile, calculator, and understands computer basics.
Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary.
Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.
Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.