Accounting Assistant

Job ID: 512882

The Dolomite Group, a CRH Company, was founded in 1920 as an aggregate mining business. Over 100 years later, Dolomite continues to be the preferred supplier of Construction Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, and Ready-Mix Concrete for customers throughout the Greater Rochester Region and Southern Tier. Our high-quality Products, Culture of safety, and the strong dedication of our employees have always been the key to our success. If you're looking for a challenging, stable, and rewarding career in a thriving industry, apply today!

Job Summary

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial records, participating in month-end closes, and performing other various tasks. This role allows the flexibility to work one-day a week from home.

• Provide support to accounting department in the processing and review of financial transactions.
• Prepare the daily cash logs, including reviewing AR batches for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile assigned accounts each month, including investigating and resolving any variances.
• Post journal entries to record various transactions.
• Assist in the month-end close process for various processes.
• Assist the Assistant Controller with various tasks as directed.
• Organize and maintain financial records.
• Function as a backup for various areas, including but not limited to Receptionist duties, Credit Card Batch processing, and Production entries for various lines of business.
• Provide support to other departments as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in accounting, finance, or related field is preferred.
• One-year related experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Preferably have proven experience as an Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Staff Accountant or similar role.

• Able to work independently with attention to detail & accuracy

• Able to work effectively in a team environment

• Able to respond to changing priorities and stressful situations in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus
• May require sitting for extended periods of time
• Able to move/carry objects up to 25 lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, when outside normal working environment.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate

• $21.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

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