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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

 CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.