Job Cost Accountant

All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way.

Position Summary:

ASMG is one of the leading providers of highway construction materials in the northeast, as well as a leading heavy highway contractor. With more than 700 employees, and more than 65 years of experience, ASMG has developed a reputation as a great place to work, and a reliable contractor. We have grown dramatically since the beginning of the millennium through acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and building plants from the ground up.

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• 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.

Position Requirements

• Associates degree or higher in accounting or equivalent field experience
• Proficiency in cost accounting principles; construction industry preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, with strong expertise in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated and curious
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Vista a plus
• 3-5 years of general accounting experience to include payroll, accounts payable or accounts receivable (internal applicants may be appointed with less than this)

Physical Demands:

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.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate in the office to occasionally loud at field locations.

Supervisory Scope:

None

Independent Action:

Performs work independently within scope of established guidelines and practices. Self-starter, highly motivated Individual.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Springfield, MA 01089 (Required)

Work Location: In person