Cost Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Project Cost Account will work hand in hand with the Project Service team, performing job cost analysis and advising Project Managers from the inception of the job to job close.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLIITIES

Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders; attend project-related meetings; Review current and projected costs with Project Managers; Monitor procurement and delivery of materials; Manage time and material records.

Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly and quarterly gross margin analysis by project; Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales by customer; Prepare draft payment applications on preliminary change order pricing: Analyze profit and loss statements; Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management; Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers; Report to management any opportunities for additional billings.

Close out project accounts in a timely manner upon project completion; Report on profitability to management; Assist in month-end closing.

Special projects as required.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Good organizational skills with the ability to coordinate job cost analysis on multiple projects simultaneously.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Keeps Project Managers and Controller well informed. Addresses issues in a timely manner; Ability to communicate with employees with varying levels of authority and communicate sensitive information tactfully.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, 1-2 years Job Cost Accounting experience required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. Viewpoint experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT/COMMENTS

Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with additional overtime and weekend hours as necessitated by the work load.