Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant with strong data entry skills to support financial tracking and reporting for construction projects. This role is responsible for accurately recording job costs, maintaining financial data integrity, and assisting in cost analysis to ensure projects stay within budget. The ideal candidate understands construction accounting principles, job costing, and thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Cost Accounting Duties

• Track and analyze project costs, including labor, materials and subcontractor expenses
• Maintain job cost ledgers and ensure accurate allocation of expenses to specific projects
• Assist in preparing project cost reports, variance analyses, and budget comparisons
• Monitor committed costs vs. actual costs and identify discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to project accounting
• Work with project managers to review budgets and cost forecasts

Financial Records

• Input and update job cost data in accounting or ERP systems
• Ensure all financial transactions are coded correctly to jobs, cost codes, and general ledger accounts
• Maintain organized digital records of financial documents
• Verify data accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with company policies and construction accounting standards
• Assist with audits by providing accurate financial data and documentation
• Generate routine and ad hoc financial reports for management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction accounting practices
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage 300/100 or similar ERP systems)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Key Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage large volumes of data efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects running simultaneously
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines in a project-driven environment
• Effective communication with project managers and finance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a construction company or contractor
• Familiarity with cost codes, AIA billing, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401k with Company Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and Holiday
• AMAZING HOTELS DISCOUNTS

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