Cost Accountant

Position Title: Job Cost Accountant

Location: West Springfield, MA

Job Category: MA Office

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $87,000.00

Salary Interval: Salary

We 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.

• Analyzing costs associated with construction projects.
• Tracking 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.
• Preparing cost-related reports for management.
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Contributing to accurate financial statements.
• 10‑15% travel 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 to include 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The applicant must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company maintains a policy of non‑discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. It is the continuing policy to recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected military or veteran status, and/or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to personnel actions such as, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, working conditions, benefits and compensation, training, apprenticeship, performance appraisals, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination and any and all other terms and conditions of employment. Decisions with regard to the above will be based on job‑related criteria, individual merit and qualifications.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.