Senior Job Cost Accountant

📍 Puyallup, WA | 🕒 Full-Time | 🏗 Employee-Owned | 💵 Salary Range: $60,000–$80,000

Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose

At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset—and we invest in them like it. From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k), and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

Job Overview

The Job Cost Accountant is a detail-oriented and essential role responsible for the financial health and reporting accuracy of our projects. This position supports the Accounting and Operations teams through the accurate input and posting of payables and receivables, tracking of project budgets, and compliance support. You'll also process subcontracts and change orders, monitor certified payrolls for prevailing wage compliance, and ensure proper documentation is on file before payment is issued.

Whether you’re early in your construction accounting career or bring senior-level expertise, this role offers the opportunity to grow and make an impact on projects that shape our communities.

What You’ll Do

Why You’ll Be Successful

Why You’ll Love Absher’s Culture

Absher is one of the oldest and most respected General Contractors in the Pacific Northwest. For over 85 years, we’ve built schools, hospitals, senior living facilities, transportation hubs, DoD projects, and more. What sets us apart? Our people and our values:

Build Security – As employee-owners, our team shares a collective drive to support one another and succeed together. No stock purchase required—just sign on and grow your future with us.

Build Your Career – We invest in the development of our people through training, mentorship, and stretch opportunities. Whether you’re learning or leading, you’ll be supported here.

Build Community – We’re deeply rooted in giving back, celebrating our people, and creating spaces where everyone belongs.

Build Values – Our decisions are guided by people-first core values:

Why You’ll Love Absher’s Benefits

We believe in leading with value. That’s why Absher pays 100% of your monthly medical insurance premiums and a large portion of dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

Company Benefits

All benefits are dependent on start date and are prorated for mid-year hires.

Salary & Location

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$80,000, with average offers typically placed in the 40th percentile to ensure a thoughtful, equitable fit based on experience and growth potential. This role is based in Puyallup, WA, with flexibility to occasionally visit job sites or collaborate with project teams.

Absher’s Commitment: Our Pledge to EEOC

At Absher, we are committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences—and we believe our work is stronger because of them. No employee or applicant will face discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from staffing agencies at this time. Absher employees are not authorized to bind the company to any third-party recruitment agreements.

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