Branch Accountant

 

Job ID:  521303

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects.  Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services.  Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work.  We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

 

 

 

Branch Accountant

 

Make an impact where operations and finance meet.  As a Branch Accountant, you’ll be the financial backbone of a busy construction operation—owning project cost accuracy, guiding leaders with meaningful analysis, and ensuring our accounting processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys partnering with operations, and wants to grow their influence across multiple areas of the business.

 

What You’ll Do

Lead & Support Branch Accounting

• Oversee the Branch Accounting and Cost Accounting functions while performing hands‑on general accounting duties.

• Ensure daily operations align with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives.

Own Project Accounting

• Accurately record project billings, subcontractor payments, and maintain lien rights and contract collections.

• Maintain key Excel-based tools for pay estimates, subcontractor costs, backlog, and material tracking.
• Analyze daily/weekly/monthly cost data and identify variances from budget.
• Set up new project budgets and process change orders in Viewpoint.

Ensure Accuracy & Resolve Issues

• Investigate and resolve invoice or reporting discrepancies by collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and clients.

• Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, or other assigned sections.

• Assist with internal and external audits and identify trends or deviations from standards.

Drive Financial Insight

• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Partner directly with Operations to guide revenue, margin projections, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.

 

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of construction accounting experience preferred.

• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel; SQL or MS Query experience is a plus.

• Strong analytical abilities and clear, effective communication skills.

• A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate across departments.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

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