Estimator (Construction Company)

We are a leading industrial construction firm that specializes in the manufacture and installation of process and utility piping systems as well as custom sheet metal fabrication. Whether for large-scale projects involving heavy machinery or small-scale jobs handling delicate instruments, we have the capabilities to deliver a variety of duct, chute, piping, and structural steel fabrication and installation along with equipment setting and erection.

Job Title: Cost Accountant (Construction)

Reports to: Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Shift: Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. – The Cost Accountant assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by performing a full cycle accounting process as it relates to the pay application process for specific projects. This includes understanding and compliance with established accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and regulatory compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act and related federal and state laws, and the upstream contractual requirements.

Prepare monthly billings based on information received from Project Management teams.

Maintain Accounts Receivable files and documentation.

Enter all finalized billing into Starbuilder (accounting ERP software).

Collect field employee timesheets, enter payroll data into Starbuilder, and process weekly union payroll.

Prepare and submit required monthly union reports.

Perform limited office support for the Newport News location, including weekly travel to deliver field payroll checks, pick up mail, and retrieve documents.

Maintain office supply inventory in the Newport News office.

Review and understand and develop pay applications in accordance with upstream contractual requirements through communication with the accounting and project operations departments and their related processes and technological resources.

Responsible for review, audit of accounts payable invoices specific to project pay applications. This includes vetting packing slips with vendor invoices for materials purchased for the applicable projects, equipment purchase orders vetting to vendor invoices, and the ability to discern errors in quantities, unit pricing, taxable vs. Responsible for payroll audit and collection of payroll related data for the pay application process. Ability to interpret certified payroll reports, and reporting obligations.

Responsible for ensuring all timesheets, time cards, and other means and methods of reporting of time is fully completed, and with accuracy and are approved by authorized managers within the organization (e.g. payroll coding, employee classifications, and authorized signatures are on time cards) and/or processed correctly through the remote time entry software.

Prepares and customizes various excel reports developing source documents for the feed of data to various rollup Excel workbooks.

Responsible for the timely and accurate development of the project pay application.

Maintains employee confidence by protecting payroll information in confidence and within company best practices and policies.

Responsible for accounting compliance with accounting principles and practices, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other federal and state law as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F‑1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Construction Management.

One to three years of related professional cost accounting experience is required, preferably in the construction industry.

General accounting fundamentals and concepts required.

Strong understanding of related accounting practices and procedures.

Advanced working knowledge of accounting systems software.

Professional experience with certified payroll requirements, and bona fide fringe benefits.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced end user of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.

Proficient to advanced usage and knowledge of accounting platforms and interface with Microsoft Access.

Advanced usage and knowledge of accounting software solutions and Microsoft Excel.

Proficient user of automated accounts payable platforms.

Must demonstrate professional emotional intelligence and steadfast composure.

Must demonstrate commitment to performing duties in a safe manner within the scope of company policies, state and federal laws.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to fluently communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

#