Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 About the Job We are seeking an ambitious, professional, and organized Cost Accountant to oversee financial tracking, cost reporting, and budget management for heavy civil construction project(s). This role combines both accounting expertise with a practical understanding of construction operations, working closely with project management and operations teams to ensure accurate, timely cost reporting and forecasting.

About the Company At Citnalta Construction Corp., we build more than just structures - we build lasting relationships and stronger communities. Over the past 50 years we've grown into a leading Design Builder and General Contractor in the NY Metro area. By putting people first, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and high-quality projects, upholding integrity and ensuring responsibility in everything we do - now and for the future.

Role and Responsibilities Cost Reporting and Tracking: Monitor, track, analyze, and report actual project costs vs. budget, identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost control; provide insights for decision making. Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, forecasts, and earned value analysis for internal stakeholders. Budget Management: Maintain and update project budgets, ensuring accurate application of direct and indirect costs across cost codes, phases, and project components. Production Review: Collaborate with project team to ensure real-time, accurate tracking of labor, materials, equipment, and other project costs. Develop a production tracking framework to accurate reflect and monitor production and milestones of project. Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, work-in-progress schedules, and project billing. Change Order Management: Evaluate and document the financial impact of change orders, ensuring proper cost allocation and compliance of contract terms. Support negotiations by providing cost estimates and analyses. Software Utilization: Leverage construction accounting software (e.g. Procore, Sage Intacct, MS Excel) to streamline cost tracking, reporting and payroll processes. Ensure data integrity and system optimization for project-specific needs. Collaboration and Compliance: Work closely with project managers, project superintendents, estimators, project engineers to align financial data with operational progress. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulations in all cost accounting activities.

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Construction Management 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting or project accounting (construction experience preferred). Strong knowledge of job costing, cost coding, budget vs. actual tracking, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). Experience with data analysis, forecasting, and earned value management is a plus. Familiarity with construction tools like Sage Intacct, Procore, and certified payroll reporting, a plus. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. Comfortable working full-time in a field-based construction environment, including regular jobsite interaction. Experience in heavy civil construction preferred

You'll Thrive with Us if You Are Driven by a desire for continuous learning and personal growth, always striving to improve. Able to take the initiative and work harmoniously with others Committed to embodying Citnalta's values of integrity, professionalism, and inclusion in everything you do.

What You'll Love About Working with Us Work on exciting, impactful projects that push boundaries and share the future of construction and infrastructure.

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer Funded HRA 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement

At Citnalta, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and make all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, and termination, without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.