Description

The purpose of the Cost Accountant is to utilize knowledge of accounting principles and practices to manage job cost accounting, contract management, and accounts payable/accounts receivable as related to jobs.

• Review and analyze job cost reports
• Collaborate with Project Managers on cost variances and initiate corrective action
• Comply with contract terms and accounting schedules for each project
• Conduct routine internal auditing of jobs, contracts, subcontractors, and purchase orders
• Initiate monthly WIP accounting process to determine over and under billed jobs
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Reconcile balance sheet and income or expense accounts related to job costing monthly
• Generate periodic job cost and financial reports
• Prepare schedules as requested by external auditors
• Execute automation initiatives to streamline and minimize paper processing/repetitive tasks
• Prepare ad hoc reports for project management
• Other general accounting duties as assigned
• Serve as backup for AR position:
  • Monthly billing/construction draws utilizing AIA forms
  • Learn Textura, ProCore & GCPay software as needed for submitting billings
  • Complete & maintain lien waivers as needed
  • Prepare subcontractor work orders & maintain master subcontracts
• Serve as backup for AP/CM position:
  • Daily cash management duties including Positive Pay & payment deposits
  • AP invoice entry & processing
  • Print checks, send ACH or Wire payments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Accounting/Business or Construction/PM 2 or 4 year Degree required
• Four (4) years related accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of Sage 300 CRE preferred