Job Cost Accountant - Hwy/DOT

Job Cost Accountant – Heavy Highway/DOT (Metro Atlanta, GA)

Own accurate job cost tracking, reporting, and financial controls for large-scale heavy highway and DOT projects. Partner closely with project managers, operations, and field leadership to ensure budget integrity, reliable forecasting, and disciplined financial execution across the project lifecycle.

About the Company

• Established heavy highway contractor delivering DOT roadway, bridge, earthwork, and underground utility projects across Georgia
• Combines the stability of a long-standing civil contractor with a performance-driven, execution-focused culture
• Strong emphasis on accountability, financial discipline, and operational excellence
• Invests in people, technology, and process improvement to support long-term career growth

What You’ll Do

• Maintain accurate job cost records across labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs for active projects
• Reconcile job cost data to ensure proper coding, cost class accuracy, and alignment with project budgets
• Monitor cost-to-complete and support forecasting in partnership with project managers and operations
• Identify cost variances, trends, and risks; communicate insights to project and leadership teams
• Support monthly job cost close, including accruals, adjustments, and WIP reporting
• Prepare and support project billings, including progress billings, cost commitments, and purchase orders
• Support accurate revenue recognition and WIP schedules in alignment with construction accounting best practices
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and contract requirements
• Partner with field and project teams to improve cost visibility through reporting tools and dashboards
• Provide guidance to project and field staff on cost coding and job cost best practices
• What We’re Looking For
• 3+ years of construction accounting or job cost accounting experience on civil, heavy highway, or infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience supporting projects in the multi-million-dollar range
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Strong working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS HeavyJob
• Solid understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and construction billing practices
• Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, operations, and field leadership
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Pay & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary aligned with experience and expertise
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term career growth within a stable heavy civil organization