Job Cost Accountant

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

CMES Inc. is a leading heavy highway construction company headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the state with integrity, safety, and innovation. We are seeking to add a Job Cost Accountant to our team to support our continued rapid growth within the highway construction industry.

Overview: We are seeking an experienced and tech-savvy Job Cost Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is critical in tracking and analyzing job cost data to support accurate project budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, particularly in heavy highway projects, and be proficient in Viewpoint Vista and HCSS HeavyJob software. This position will report directly to the Financial Controller and work closely with the Technology Manager to develop automated dashboards for monthly reporting and analysis.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track, analyze, and report job costs for active construction projects.


• Ensure accurate job cost allocation in the ERP system (Viewpoint Vista).


• Review labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs against project budgets.


• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure timely and accurate cost tracking and do monthly PM meeting with project managers.


• Perform job cost variance analysis and provide insights to management.


• Prepare monthly job cost reports and support WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules.


• Reconcile subcontractor billing, cost commitments, and purchase orders.


• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and automated reporting tools in coordination with the Technology Manager.


• Support month-end close with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in job cost accounting within the heavy highway construction industry.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.


• Proficiency in Viewpoint Vista is required.


• Experience with HCSS HeavyJob or similar field cost tracking software preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to work with technology and develop dashboards or data visualizations.


• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.


• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.

CMES Inc. was founded in February 1996 by professional civil engineers. The initial operations of CMES Inc. were conducted from their home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The founders were only employees for a time, working diligently to obtain and complete projects within budget and on time as per contract specifications.

Today, we are still young, but also an aggressive company comprised of experienced professionals from the engineering, design, analysis, construction, and project management fields. We have grown to a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees and a fleet of more than 400 heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Our corporate office is located on a 67,000 square foot facility which houses contracts, estimating, administrating, accounting, human resources, and our fleet departments. CMES Inc. ranks among the Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors based in Atlanta. In turn, the company has grown steadily over the years which is evidenced by revenues exceeding $100M.

Certifications from various entities in the Metro-Atlanta area are held by CMES Inc. and include DOT certifications, MBE and EBO/ABE.