Cost Accountant

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Job Cost Accountant to support our operations teams in Huntington Beach, CA. This in-office role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment and prefers execution over theory. The Job Cost Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate job cost reporting, supporting monthly close activities, managing receivables, and partnering closely with project managers and operations leadership.

This position is well-suited for an accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working directly with the business, and seeing the direct impact of their work on project and financial performance.

Familiarity with the California construction industry and public works projects is required.

Key Responsibilities

Job Cost and Financial Reporting

• Review job cost reports with Project Managers to ensure accuracy and proper cost coding by job and phase


• Maintain detailed knowledge of assigned jobs including gross profit, margin trends, over or under billings, and pending change orders


• Prepare and review monthly billing packets for accuracy and timely submission


• Track financial performance and communicate cost issues proactively

Receivables and Cash Flow Management

• Monitor accounts receivable aging weekly and identify at-risk accounts


• Follow up on past-due receivables with Project Managers and clients


• Coordinate with subcontractors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues


• Document collection efforts and escalate cash flow risks to the Controller

Accounting Operations and Close

• Enter invoices, accruals, and journal entries accurately and on time


• Support monthly close activities to ensure deadlines are met


• Process petty cash checks for apprentices and coordinate posting with accounting


• Pay state and union training funds


• Email subcontractors based on invoices and request outstanding compliance documentation required for payment release

Compliance and Public Works Support

• Support accounting and reporting requirements for California public works projects


• Handle OCIP and UCIP workers compensation reporting


• Ensure compliance documentation is complete prior to payment processing

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience in construction


• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, journal entries, and monthly close


• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems


• Detail-oriented and accountable

What We offer:

• Be part of a growing company with real impact on the ground floor


• Work closely with operations and finance leadership


• Strong benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO


• Competitive pay (based on experience)


• Collaborative culture

This is a full-time, in-office role (5 days a week).

Vortex Companies, LLC and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, or veteran status.