General Ledger Senior Accounting Analyst, Shared Services

General Ledger Senior Accounting Analyst, Shared Services Job Description Apply now General Ledger Senior Accounting Analyst, Shared Services AMAT Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

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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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion and Smart View).
• 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.

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