Job Cost Accountant

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness program with rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

County Materials Family of Companies seeks a Cost Accountant for County Prestress in Westmont, IL. You will analyze, track, and report manufacturing costs to improve operational efficiency and profitability, partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

Ideal candidates have an accounting degree with 2–4 years of cost accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting or related experience.
• Prior experience with job costing or cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products with advanced knowledge and use of Excel.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform job cost accounting as required for specific product lines and special projects.
• Track and analyze job-related costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Substantiate financial transactions through communication and collaboration with internal team members.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned by the Divisional Controller.
• Partner and collaborate with division leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive/self-motivated

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.

We’re hiring a Job Cost Accountant to join County Prestress in Westmont, IL.

Job Summary:

The Cost Accountantis responsible foranalyzing, tracking, and reporting all manufacturing costs to support operational efficiency and financial accuracy. The Cost Accountant partners closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams toprovidecost insights,identifyvariances, support budgeting and forecasting, and recommend process improvements. This position ensures that cost accounting practices align with GAAP and internal controls, helping leadership make data-driven decisions tooptimizeprofitability within the manufacturing environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform job cost accounting asrequiredfor specific product lines and special projects
• Track and analyze job-related costs,including labor, materials, and overhead
• Prepare and post journal entriesin accordance withGAAP and company policies
• Compilemonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Substantiate financial transactions through communication and collaboration with internal team members
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls and accounting procedures
• Assist with special projects and other accountingduties asassigned by theDivisionalController.
• Partner and collaborate with division leaders.

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Financial Technical Ability
• Analytical & Strategic Skills
• Professional Skills

Experience & Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Accountingrequired,bachelor’s degree in accountingpreferred.
• 2-4 years of accounting or related experience
• Prior experience with job costing or costaccounting.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite products with advanced knowledge and use of Excel
• Strong mathematical, analytical, andproblem-solvingskills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive,self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Team-orientedmindset with apositive attitudeand strongattention to detail
• Work is typically performed indoors.
• Sittingfrequently
• Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds rarely
• Standing / Walking / Climbing
• Typical work hours/shifts: Standard business hours

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.

The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that’s growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.

Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Overview:

Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Safety focused: GUARD for Life
• Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance

County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer ; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.