Cost Accountant

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Texas Materials, a CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety‑first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well‑being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

This position offers a diverse set of entry‑level and accounting‑related job responsibilities. The desired candidate will embrace a team concept when completing assigned tasks along with a strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to perform high‑quality work, meet deadlines and finish assigned tasks.

• Supports the organization with research and analysis of financial records as directed by management.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company.
• Set up new construction projects and change orders on existing projects, including PO setups.
• Accurately record project billings and subcontractor payments.
• Work with field managers to ensure project transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and submit the required documents as required by customers.
• Analyze project trends relating to cost and billings, and identify over/under budget items.
• Records state, county and local sales taxes.
• Coordinate posting and maintenance activities for the construction projects.
• Executes the monthly closing procedures which include recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and ensuring all entries are properly recorded.
• Performs financial analysis as directed by accounting management for support of business decisions by management.
• Assist with requests for documentation related to external and internal audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in a construction accounting environment preferred.

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge and/or previous related experience in a financial accounting environment preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
• Effective analytical and communication skills required.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Demonstrated, effective skills in dealing with employees at all levels.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten‑key adding machine, printers, etc.
• Proficiency in personal computers/word processing, spreadsheets/databases, and relevant software packages.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Standard office environment.
• Tempo is fast‑paced with deadlines.
• The noise level in some areas of the…