Senior Equipment Cost Accountant

Kokosing ( is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.Job Description:The Kokosing Equipment Department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in construction operations, equipment management, and accounting. This role supports our growing fleet by overseeing the financial performance and integrity of the equipment department.The Senior Equipment Accountant is responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and delivering insights that drive operational and strategic decision-making. This position partners closely with equipment operations, project management, corporate accounting, and executive leadership to analyze costs, variances, profitability, and overall fleet performance.This role plays a key part in supporting equipment-related financial strategy, including acquisition and disposal decisions, rental rate development, forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and long-term fleet optimization through detailed reporting and data-driven analysis.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all equipment asset transactions and related reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standardsPrepare and analyze monthly financial reports for equipment operations across multiple entities, including variance analysis and budget-to-actual comparisonsDevelop, manage, and maintain departmental budgets and forecasts to support operational and strategic planningLeverage advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros to analyze financial data and generate actionable insightsIdentify, investigate, and resolve reporting discrepancies, financial risks, and control issuesManage and evaluate equipment rental rates, including project-specific and joint venture agreementsServe as a key liaison between equipment operations, project teams, and corporate accountingCollaborate with corporate shared services teams (accounts payable and accounts receivable) to ensure accurate and efficient equipment-related transactionsOversee equipment-related documentation, including contracts, amendments, insurance records, and appraisals, ensuring compliance with internal policiesEvaluate business processes and strengthen internal controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and complianceLead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements and technology adoptionMentor and support the development of junior staffPerform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects to support evolving business needsFoster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related fieldCPA designation preferred but not required3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, manufacturing, equipment, dealership, or related industryExperience with equipment or fixed asset accounting strongly preferredExperience with large ERP systems; familiarity with Vista by Viewpoint is a plusThorough knowledge of technical accounting principles, accounting processes / best practices, and internal controlsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong understanding of job costing and equipment-focused accounting environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysisSolid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controlsUnderstanding of project lifecycle processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysisExcellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and work stylesProven problem-solving abilities, including identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutionsDemonstrated adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentContinuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancementsHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesResults-driven with a high level of accountability and commitment to accuracy and qualityKokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.SummaryLocation: Fredericktown, OHType: Full time