Come join our team at Optimal!

We know a few things about competing with giants and exceeding expectations.

After years of working in the field, our founders decided to break from tradition and build the company they wanted to work for. They believed in starting a company rooted in trust, its team, and the idea that everyone matters and has a part in getting the job done right.

Quickly building a reputation from the ground up and growing the company along with our list of clients, Optimal is now influencing the industry and the people we serve. We live by the values that make us who we are.

And that is how we deliver the impossible for our clients and team members every day.

Optimal Field Services, a Crest Industries company, is looking to add an experienced Sr. Accountant to our team. The Sr. Accountant’s primary responsibility is to assist leadership in better understanding the overall financial health of Optimal Field Services. This position is accountable for month-end close and providing accurate financial reports to Optimal Field Services and its parent company. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls as well as managing the day-to-day operations of accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Viewed as the subject matter financial expert in the business unit.

·Complete month-end closing within 5 business days and provide accurate and timely financial statements.

·Establish internal controls for accuracy and efficiency.

·Oversee Cap-ex depreciation and amortization.

·Work with Optimal management and operations personnel to provide accurate annual and quarterly budgets and 5-year projections.

·Create and analyze financial reports and metrics for Optimal Field Services BRT meetings.

·Set up new vendors in accounting system.

·Prepare & manage reports in relation to diverse spending, as requested by clients.

·Prepare weekly G40 Utilization Report, and monthly recap, and send to Optimal Field Services Leadership team.

·Submit sales and use tax payments as required by taxation authorities.

·Issue sales tax exemption certs for certain client vendors.

·Perform LA and TX Property Tax Assessment.

·Perform accruals for fixed-fee projects in accordance with internal procedures.

·Manage company asset list, including adding to and disposing of assets.

·Apply and report daily customer payments.

·Compile and submit yearly tax audit reports as required contractually.

·Compile and report totals as related to OCIP manhours, as requested by parent company for audit purposes.

·Record weekly Per Diem payments.

·Annually submit AP, AR, Sales Reports and other information as requested to Auditors.

·Provide assistance to both the accounting and purchasing personnel for any matters related to coding and/or taxation, as needed.

·Responsible for all cost allocations to different Company Product Families.

·Perform monthly ZBA bank account reconciliation.

·File 1099’s annually.

·Complete Government Census Reports annually.

·Perform the AP check-run and cash requirements on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of every month.

·Assist with Concur expense reporting, including training new users and approving monthly coding.

·Assist Optimal Field Services Leadership team in understanding how to manage balance sheet and cash flow.

·Identify business risks and recommend methods to mitigate threats.

·Perform trend analysis and inform management of positive or negative findings.

REQUIREMENTS:

·Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.

·Five plus years of progressive accounting experience is required.

·Experience with ERP systems is required.

·Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel are required.

·Must have excellent written and communication skills at all levels of the company.

·Experience with Sales, Use and Property tax is required.

Stop relying on contractors who over promise, under deliver, and do not care about your success. Instead, experience the Optimal difference. Build your team with us and know you have experienced craftsmen who have your back and can deliver.

Optimal Field Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Optimal Field Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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About the company

Crest Operations provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for construction and industrial projects, handling design, procurement, and on-site construction. It delivers a turnkey, vertically integrated solution under one contract, coordinating engineering, materials, subcontractors, and construction to speed delivery. With 60+ years of experience, it combines reliability and full control of planning and execution to enable faster timelines and premium pricing, supported by repeat business. Its goal is to efficiently complete complex EPC projects for utilities, industrial firms, and large infrastructure programs by leveraging integrated capabilities and a proven reputation for quality.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pineville, Kentucky

Founded

1958

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

DTPS broke ground October 28, 2025, with completion targeted for December 2026.
Beta Engineering highlighted data-center substations in September 2026, riding utility-load demand.
Crest's 2026 recruiting calendar and award posts signal active hiring and workplace investment.

What critics are saying

No public 2026 revenue disclosure makes financial health opaque for candidates.
Construction and turnaround work faces project concentration risk if utility or petrochemical awards slip.
Heavy dependence on Louisiana operations creates a single-region disruption risk from hurricanes or port bottlenecks.

What makes Crest Industries unique

Beta Engineering markets 50-plus years of utility substation EPC experience in 2026.
Crest's vertically integrated Louisiana platform spans design, fabrication, construction, and industrial services.
Crest opened a $23.578 million DTPS manufacturing facility, signaling customer embeddedness.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Corporate Fitness Plan

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Crest celebrates four years of partnership with Glass Act Recycling. Alexandria, LA - May 1, 2026 - Crest Industries is proud to celebrate four years of collaboration and support for Glass Act Recycling. Founded in 2022, Glass Act Recycling is a non-profit organization with the goal of reducing glass waste in the local landfill. The closed-loop facility accepts glass donations from central Louisiana residents, processes the materials, and then repurposes the crushed glass into various products like sandblasting media, filtration products, and crafting supplies. From fundraising and volunteer work, to regional student outreach and facility projects, Crest and Glass Act have built a partnership based on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for supporting the local community. The group's signature collaboration is the Rapides Parish Schools Glass Recycling Drive celebrated during Earth Day and Love the Boot Week each year. "Sustainability is a group effort," says Sarah Laborde, Crest Industries Communications and Sustainability Manager. "Everyone can have an individual impact, but when we come together, the possibilities are limitless." The 2026 School Glass Drive received record-breaking glass donations and diverted more than 5,000 pounds of glass from local landfills in a single weekend.

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