Job Description
Accountant - Lead Financial Operations and Job Costing for
Property Recovery Services Job Overview:
Company:
C&Z Construction Salary/Pay Rate:
From $75,000+ per year plus performance bonuses Location:
Central Pennsylvania Job/Employment Type:
Full Time Mandatory Licences & Certifications:
None Required The Opportunity:
You will serve as a critical financial leader, driving the accuracy and efficiency of our daily accounting operations, job costing, and corporate financial reporting. This role allows you to directly impact company profitability while supporting leadership decisions for an established industry leader. You will have the autonomy to manage general ledger activities while being backed by a recession-resistant company that values performance and growth. How You Will Make an Impact:
Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and payroll support. Maintain precise financial records, general ledger activity, and monthly reconciliations to ensure complete financial transparency. Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for ownership and management review. Support leadership by executing detailed job costing, corporate budgeting, and forward-looking financial forecasting. Analyze ongoing financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize internal profit margins. Coordinate compliance documentation for subcontractors, vendors, insurance requirements, and external audit partners. Drive continuous improvement across our accounting systems, internal controls, and financial reporting workflows. Required Qualifications & Experience:
Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and standard bookkeeping practices. Proven experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and complex account reconciliations. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically building financial models and tracking data in Excel. Excellent communication and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive corporate and employee financial information. Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds . Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting, bookkeeping, or corporate financial management experience. Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks, construction-specific accounting software, or enterprise ERP systems. Prior accounting experience specifically within the construction or emergency property restoration industry. Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary starting at $75,000+ annually, commensurate with your professional experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities designed to reward leadership and organizational impact. Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefit plans. Retirement plan options to secure your long-term financial future. Paid time off allotments and observed company holidays. Clear pathways for career advancement within a rapidly growing regional organization. Ongoing professional training and financial development opportunities. About Us:
Since 1983, C&Z Construction has been restoring properties across Central Pennsylvania when disaster strikes. Built on more than 40 years of experience in fire, water, storm, and reconstruction services, we pride ourselves on urgency, quality workmanship, and customer advocacy. We foster a professional, team-oriented workplace where careers are built for the long term through dedicated leadership and accountability. C&Z Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
