Accountant
Subsidiary: Colas Inc.
Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader that began operations in 1979 with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work within our eight (8) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
We are looking for a high potential Corporate Accountant to maintain lease accounting functions for real estate and asset leases for COLAS USA while maintaining data accuracy and integrity. The successful candidate will join the Colas USA Accounting department located in Morristown, NJ but should be open to relocating for future advancement opportunities. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a strong team with a lot of room for growth and career advancement! This would be a hybrid role based out of the Morristown, NJ office.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reviewing lease data: Reviewing lease accounting data, lease classification, and accounting schedules.
- Handling accounting standards: Leading data from the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards Board (IFRS) to build and review journal entries.
- Preparing and reviewing rent expense budgets and forecasts.
- Balancing accounts: Balancing sheet accounts and account reconciliations.
- Documenting procedures: Crafting and maintaining procedural documentation and training materials.
- Assisting with internal controls: Assisting with quarterly and annual internal control processes.
- Collaborating with other COLAS USA teams to provide information related to leasing decisions.
- Maintain fixed assets ledgers.
- Assist in monthly/quarterly/annual financial consolidations and reporting to parent company.
- Crafting reports: Preparing ad hoc reports to support accounting and financial reporting needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Proficient with Microsoft office suit.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents required.
- Experience with Lease Accounting a plus.
- Experience with JD Edwards a plus.
- Excellent time management and communication skills is required.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize is vital
- Ability to multitask and work independently and as a member of a group
- CPA certification a plus.
Qualified applicants may email a copy of their resume, salary requirements, and references to:
Ryan Boettner (rboettner@colasinc.com)
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey
