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Cost Accountant – Construction Industry

Cost Accountant – Construction Industry

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy GroupNew Galilee, PA, USA
30+ days ago
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Job description

THE LINDY GROUP is seeking a Cost Accountant to help support continued company growth and success!

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accountant to join our construction team. In this role, you will play a critical part in tracking project costs, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial accuracy throughout the lifecycle of our projects. This position is ideal for entry to mid-level candidates who are eager to build their career in construction accounting and cost management. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with both field and office personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Tracking & Analysis : Monitor and analyze project costs including labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, and overhead expenses.

Budgeting : Collaborate with project managers to develop accurate and realistic budgets that align with project goals; track actual performance against budgets.

Reporting : Prepare and maintain weekly and quarterly job cost reports for field personnel and management.

Variance Analysis : Investigate differences between estimated and actual costs, identify variances, and recommend strategies for cost control.

Compliance : Ensure all accounting practices comply with industry regulations, tax laws, and GAAP standards.

Invoice & Payment Processing : Review and process invoices and subcontractor payment requests for accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Collaboration : Partner with project managers, procurement, and other departments to gather financial data, provide insights, and support informed decision-making.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualification and Experience :

Educational and experience requirements include : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required. 0-5 years of relevant experience; construction accounting experience preferred but not required. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Experience using CMiC's ERP accounting system is a plus. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Must be a team player with a positive, collaborative attitude.

Why Join Us?

Great opportunity for entry to mid-level candidates to grow within a dynamic construction company.

Hands-on exposure to all aspects of project cost management.

Supportive team environment that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.

  • Outstanding compensation and benefits package that includes top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, profit sharing and annual bonus.

About The Lindy Group :

The Tri-state's premier provider of asphalt paving services, concrete manufacturing and distribution, asphalt and aggregate transport, asphalt sealant manufacturing and distribution, and pipeline and utility contracting. A family-owned, family of construction companies c onsistently ranked one of the Top 100 Builders nationally by Engineering News-Record as part of PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group. We take pride in building and maintaining the roads, utilities, and infrastructure that families and businesses rely on every day. Our reputation is built on hard work, honesty, and treating our employees and customers like family, making us one of Pittsburgh's "Best Places to Work" .

Individuals with Disabilities : PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at 412.807.2000 or email us at .

PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.

We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear : We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.

To view our EEO policy, click here ; to view our Section 503 and VEVRAA Affirmative Action Policy, click here .

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