Sr. Accountant

The Senior Accountant will serve as the primary day-to-day accounting resource for Cardinal Aggregates, Inc. and will be responsible for accurate accounting, timely close activities, and financial and operational reporting across the company's quarry, portable crushing, and trucking operations. This position will manage a broad range of accounting responsibilities, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, job and project accounting, inventory, fixed assets, accounts receivable, cash receipts, royalties, and required operational reporting.

The candidate will work closely with the Miller Bros Const., Inc. Controller, Cardinal leadership, operations, Accounts Payable, Payroll Manager, Data Analyst, and other accounting personnel.

• Complete Cardinal's month-end and year-end accounting activities and complete assigned close tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reclassifications, and other general ledger activity in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, research and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and construction-in-progress activity.
• Prepare monthly inventory adjustments and help ensure quarry and other material inventories are accurately recorded.
• Maintain work-in-progress at month end.
• Prepare and maintain project records for portable crushing, quarry, and trucking operations.
• Prepare month-end financial reports and supporting schedules, analyze variances and trends, and communicate significant items to the Controller and Cardinal leadership.
• Maintain accounts receivable records, apply cash receipts, and follow up on account discrepancies or outstanding items.
• Support accounts payable activities as needed.
• Prepare and maintain sales and use tax, severance tax, royalty, and other required accounting or compliance schedules and filings.
• Provide MSHA payroll reports to management and safety operations.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, audit requests, tax support, and other financial analysis for Cardinal.
• Maintain clear accounting procedures and supporting documentation and help ensure Cardinal's processes follow company internal control and segregation-of-duties expectations.
• Identify recurring accounting or reporting issues, develop practical long-term solutions, and provide ongoing accounting guidance to Cardinal personnel while coordinating with the shared corporate accounting team.
• Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• Progressively responsible accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Construction, job cost, aggregate, mining, manufacturing, or transportation accounting experience is preferred;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain results, identify unusual activity, resolve discrepancies, and report on business lines with different operating and accounting characteristics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and general ledger or ERP systems; experience with job cost and reporting tools is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, manage recurring deadlines and shifting priorities, follow issues through to completion, and recognize when an item should be escalated.
• Ability to communicate effectively with accounting personnel, management, operations, customers, vendors, and other parties while providing professional and useful…