Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated and meticulous Construction Cost Accountant with experience in construction accounting and the ambition to work hard on big, exciting projects. At Allan Myers, you will find coworkers who are ready to collaborate and commit to working better, faster, and safer on the job. We build things that matter while improving the communities we live and work in. Join us and let’s build excellence together.  

This role is on-site and requires working from the regional office or job trailer.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for applying accounting principles to compile, depict, and process information. Provides financial insight, prepares relevant reports, maintains, and readies business and financial transactions; all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.

• Assembles, accounts for, and assists with analyzing data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials, and overheads.
• Assist in the generation and analysis of financial forecasts including construction project revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Contributes to the preparation of profit and loss statements, and accounting reports.
• Prepares and enters accounting journal entries and assists in the monthly closing process of the general ledger.
• Interprets the meaning of accounting and financial documents.
• Documents transactions and summarizes information.
• Modifies, maintains, or creates procedural documentation.
• Participates in reconciliations and in maintaining data accuracy.
• May audit contracts, orders, vouchers, and prepare reports to corroborate transactions prior to settlement.
• May assist construction managers, project managers, and estimators with information requests and perform special projects as assigned.
• May assist project team with project forecast.
• Communicates, and models company culture and leadership practices with other team members including Values, Safety, Delay Free Production, Ethics Policy and the Collaborative Way.
• Assists team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA certification is a plus, but not required.
• 2 years of construction accounting experience preferred.
• Previous experience working well in a quick paced environment and under pressure.
• Experience in a heavy/civil construction environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and organizational skills
• Experience using MS Office, particularly Excel and Windows.
  
  
  

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice To External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:

Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.