Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | Construction Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Construction Partners, located in Raleigh, NC. Construction Partners Inc., a publicly traded highway infrastructure company, is dedicated not only to building critical highway infrastructure but also to fostering professional growth and development for its employees. This Junior Accountant position is a vital addition to the Corporate Accounting team, providing essential support for corporate accounting operations, monthly financial close activities, and accurate financial reporting across the organization. It offers a significant opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to develop a strong foundation in corporate accounting, gain exposure to multiple operating companies, and expand their technical accounting and financial analysis skills within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Raleigh, NC
• Team: Corporate Accounting team
• Mission: Support the efficient execution of corporate accounting operations, the monthly financial close, and accurate financial reporting, while contributing to the overall financial health of the organization and gaining exposure to multiple operating companies.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close Management: Assist with the coordination and precise execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, specifically focusing on preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and supporting the consolidation process.
• Corporate Overhead Analysis: Provide comprehensive support for corporate overhead analysis, generate detailed budget-to-actual reports, and actively investigate significant variances to identify their root causes and propose solutions.
• Fixed Asset Accounting: Support all aspects of fixed asset accounting, meticulously track capital expenditures across various projects, and produce all necessary related financial reporting as part of asset management.
• Process Improvement Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with various cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, contributing to the continuous improvement of internal workflow efficiency and overall operational excellence.
• Regulatory Compliance & Record Keeping: Maintain highly accurate and thoroughly organized financial records, ensuring full compliance with both internal company policy guidelines and all relevant external regulatory requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, which is highly preferred, or demonstrate equivalent education combined with relevant accounting experience. A foundational understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is essential for this role.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience of zero to two years in an accounting role is preferred, and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other core Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills: Exhibit strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Possess developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the capability to research discrepancies thoroughly and identify underlying financial trends, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities essential for team collaboration.
• Bonus: Display a proactive willingness to learn new accounting systems, adapt to evolving processes, and assimilate complex accounting concepts as part of ongoing professional development within the corporate accounting environment.