Job Title: Construction Cost Accountant
On Site, Patterson, CA | Finance / Accounting / Costing | Reports to: COO
Company: S2A Modular Corporation
About S2A Modular
S2A Modular is revolutionizing the construction industry with advanced offsite and modular building practices. Our mission is to deliver faster, more affordable, and energy-efficient homes—without compromising quality. We are growing quickly and looking for driven, detail-oriented professionals who want to shape the future of homebuilding in America.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Cost Accountant with strong manufacturing or construction industry experience to join our finance team.
This role is critical in maintaining accurate cost structures for materials, labor, and overhead within our modular home manufacturing operations. You will work closely with sales, purchasing, supply chain, and production to ensure precision in cost analysis, support pricing decisions, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate sales estimates and respond to internal RFQs.
- Review sales orders, determine contract pricing, and support quoting for the sales department.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in collaboration with Purchasing.
- Analyze standard vs. actual costs and report variances with recommendations.
- Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs for modular home production.
- Partner with supply chain and production to ensure inventory accuracy and evaluate cost impacts.
- Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports and margin analyses.
- Conduct audits of BOMs, routings, and production orders.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning.
- Support inventory valuation and physical counts.
- Recommend and implement cost control process improvements.
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent construction industry experience).
- 3+ years in a similar cost accounting role—manufacturing or modular construction strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and standard costing systems.
- ERP experience (Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in modular, prefab, or offsite construction.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Passionate about process improvement and operational efficiency.
Why Join S2A Modular
- Competitive salary + performance bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off & holidays
- Career growth opportunities in a booming industry
- Be part of a mission-driven, innovative, and collaborative team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person