Staff Accountant, Fixed Assets

Accounting/Finance RALEIGH, North Carolina


Description

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. 
 
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded. 
 
To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com
 
Summary:
 
This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Interface with field accounting personnel for fixed asset accounting issues
  • Responsible for monthly journal entries related to PP&E activity
  • Heavily involved in the month end close process including preparation of depreciation, depletion and amortization entries
  • Assist with the transfer of assets within the organization and record any disposal of assets
  • Maintain and update the units of production schedules for mineral interest assets
  • Work closely with the Tax Department in their management of fixed assets for Tax Reporting
  • Prepare the fixed asset roll forward for monthly reporting
  • Preparation of various balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Review various GL integrity reports and resolve any outstanding issues
  • Assist with the annual Asset Retirement Obligation  (“ARO”) analysis process
  • Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies
  • Provide assistance with any quarterly and/or annual reporting schedules
  • Assist with fixed asset related projects and other special projects assigned by management
  • Serve as backup for set up and closing of Capital Jobs
  • Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus  
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience
  • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable
  • Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational and time management ability
  • Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity

 

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 
  • Medical, Dental and Vision 
  • Health Care Reimbursement  
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement  
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Employee Assistance Plan 
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation 
  • 401(k) with Company matching 
  • Pension 
  • Short and Long-Term Disability 
  • Life Insurance Packages 
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan 
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children 
  • Matching Gift Program 
  • Employee Discount Program 
 
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  
 

    At Martin Marietta we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.