General Ledger Senior Accounting Analyst, Shared Services

Job ID: 522823

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented General Ledger Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for leading A/R Cash related transactions, key accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, supporting month‑end close, and driving process improvements and efficiencies across the Shared Services Center, while maintaining a high level of accuracy in the financial statement. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, a history of strong ownership of their core tasks and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

What Shared Services Does:
A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes essential business processes, creating streamlined operations, cost efficiencies, and consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC fosters innovation, supports strategic goals, and enhances organizational effectiveness. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Ensures smooth revenue processes from customer order to payment.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Provides accurate financial reporting and robust accounting processes.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely payments to vendors and strengthens supplier relationships.
• Center of Excellence: Champions innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Shared Services empowers companies to focus on strategic priorities while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate the financial close activities around several accrued and prepaid expenses, cash, and the related subledger accounts in accordance with (US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP).
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations: Reconcile aforementioned asset and liability accounts as assigned to the general ledger, appropriate external supporting documents (bank statements, contracts, etc) and ensure adherence to a timely close process.
• Support audit requirements: Prepare reports and provide documentation for internal and external audits, including compliance with SOX policies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with O2C operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure strong internal controls: Implement and monitor controls around all accruals, and prepaid amortization.
• Prepare and upload monthly key performance indexes.
• Support ERP system integration: Work with systems like SAP and any other related systems to ensure accurate reporting.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to optimize accounting processes.
• Assist with month-end closing, reconciliations, and preparation of journal and general ledger entries.
• Identify and promote process improvements, including automation initiatives, to gain efficiency.
• Monitor adherence to accounting controls and operational safeguards.
• Provide guidance to team members as needed.
• Operate always with an attitude of respect and teamwork
• Complete assigned tasks accurately with keen attention to detail, supporting professional development and innovative thinking within the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (required).
• Master's degree in accounting or finance preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion and SmartView)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Skills:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP

• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses to support internal and external reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Review work prepared by accounting analyst and provide guidance, training, and mentorship
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial accounting processes
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and process automation initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen internal control
• Experience in fast paced month end close environments preferred
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools (Hyperion, Essbase, etc.)
• Process improvement or system implementation experience
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and business partner

Work Environment:

• Hybrid role with 3 days in office and fully in office for the first 6 months.
• Typical office setting with a quiet noise level.

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Client-provided location(s): Alpharetta, GA

Job ID: CRH_FGB-522823-en_US

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-14T19:46:21