What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Accountant position at Preferred Materials, Inc?
Make an impact where operations and finance meet. As a Branch Accountant, you’ll be the financial backbone of a busy construction operation—owning project cost accuracy, guiding leaders with meaningful analysis, and ensuring our accounting processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys partnering with operations, and wants to grow their influence across multiple areas of the business.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Support Branch Accounting
- Oversee the Branch Accounting and Cost Accounting functions while performing hands‑on general accounting duties.
- Ensure daily operations align with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives.
Own Project Accounting
- Accurately record project billings, subcontractor payments, and maintain lien rights and contract collections.
- Maintain key Excel-based tools for pay estimates, subcontractor costs, backlog, and material tracking.
- Analyze daily/weekly/monthly cost data and identify variances from budget.
- Set up new project budgets and process change orders in Viewpoint.
Ensure Accuracy & Resolve Issues
- Investigate and resolve invoice or reporting discrepancies by collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
- Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, or other assigned sections.
- Assist with internal and external audits and identify trends or deviations from standards.
Drive Financial Insight
- Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
- Partner directly with Operations to guide revenue, margin projections, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of construction accounting experience preferred.
- Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel; SQL or MS Query experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical abilities and clear, effective communication skills.
- A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate across departments.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.