Accountant

Department: Administrative

Reports To: Business Controller

Location: Office-Based

Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

FLSA Status: Exempt (not entitled to OT)

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-driven accountant to join our growing team. This position plays a key role in tracking project costs, supporting financial accuracy, and providing clear cost visibility to project managers and company leadership. If you excel at analysis, thrive in a fast-paced construction environment, and enjoy digging into cost structures, this role offers strong long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records for labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Calculate, process, and track subcontract payments.
• Calculate, analyze, and report job gross profits.
• Monitor actual vs. budgeted costs, identify variances, and support cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Review production data, cost entries, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Set up job structures and cost codes aligned with estimating and operations.
• Review job-related invoices for correct coding, quantities, and contract compliance.
• Provide cost data needed for progress billing and support billing accuracy.
• Maintain cost documentation for DOT, municipal, and federally funded projects.
• Support process improvements and internal controls related to cost accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience; construction or manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear, professional communication with project managers, vendors, and internal teams.

Working Conditions

• Office-based
• Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime as required during peak project cycles

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Why Join Us

• Stable, growing road construction company with year-round work.
• Hands-on exposure to project financials, operations, and leadership.
• Opportunity to strengthen cost accounting expertise and advance your career.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Central Specialties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workforce diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.