Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Position Title: Job Cost Accountant
Location: West Springfield, MA
Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $87,000.00
Position DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Job Cost Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. This is a non‑exempt position and reports to the Senior Cost Accountant.
Responsibilities- Analyze costs associated with construction projects.
- Track expenses related to labor, materials, subcontractors, and other costs for each job.
- Assist in monthly review of projects with the Project Managers.
- Update monthly projections for projects.
- Assist in preparing accurate documentation for the prequalification process.
- Assist in posting monthly job accruals and work in progress review.
- Assist in Cap Ex budgeting and annual plant budget process.
- Prepare cost‑related reports for management.
- Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
- Contribute to accurate financial statements.
- Travel 10‑15% required, based out of West Springfield office.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree or higher in accounting or equivalent field experience.
- 3‑5 years of general accounting experience including payroll, accounts payable or accounts receivable (internal applicants may be appointed with less than this).
- Proficiency in cost accounting principles; construction industry preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills; self‑motivated and curious.
- Very comfortable with Microsoft Office products, including proficiency in Excel.
- Familiarity with Vista a plus.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate in the office to occasionally loud at field locations.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Company maintains a policy of non‑discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. The Company provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and is dedicated to hiring qualified individuals without regard to protected characteristics.
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