Project Cost Accountant

Description

• Maintains the integrity of production reporting, WIP’s, and other job cost reports.
• Verifies open purchase orders and ensures accuracy through collaboration with the Purchasing Agents.
• Assists with the month-end accounting close.
• Works with Estimators, when requested, to pull production reporting from the Job Cost system so the Estimators have historical data to use with future estimates.
• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8-hour shifts.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures jobs are set up with standard phase codes, estimated quantity for each phase code, estimated hours, and estimated cost. The integrity of this information is important for production reporting and 360-degree reporting for the Estimating Department.
• In conjunction with the project teams, forecasts the cost at completion on large projects, forecast monthly revenues based on estimated cost by month, and records projections in Tri-M’s Job Cost system.
• Maintain and audit the Job Cost system to ensure accuracy.
• Assists CFO and Controller with explanation of margin adjustments for audits, bonding, and banking purposes.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
• Preform pre-and post – close reconciliations of Job Billing Accounts to ensure proper posting to Business Units.
• Performs audits and analysis of the Jobs, Tri-M’s projects and work in conjunction with CFO, Controller, and Operation’s Managers to make necessary adjustments to ensure the integrity of each job.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of construction applications.
• Sitting 6 to 8 hours/day.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Repetitive use of hands for writing, typing, data entry, and filing.
• Lifting weights of 0 to 30 lbs. from floor to above shoulders.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize meeting deadlines and contribute positively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge with Work in Progress (WIP) Statements and associated percent complete calculations.
• Strong ability to analyze project cost history including the project profit and loss statements and forecasting results.
• Hearing adequate for phone use.
• Advanced level computer literacy including word processing, formatting spreadsheets, processing emails and database management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general Accounting with 3 years required to have been achieved in the construction industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Vision adequate for computer use and reading.

Benefits

• Vacation/Sick/ Personal Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• HRA Spending Account
• 401k Retirement Program with Company Match
• Fair and competitive pay

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance