Job Cost Accountant Functions:

Responsible for the reduction in the Company’s financial surplus and increasing profits. 

• Determining actual costs of providing a service

• Scrutinizing associated company expenses

• Analyzing profitability

• Preparing the Company’s budget

• Planning, studying and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor

• Analyzing data collected and recording results

• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost

• Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures

• Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports

• Making estimates of new and proposed product costs

• Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

• Maintaining Cost Accounting System (Vista by Viewpoint)

• Conducts physical inventories and monitors equipment cycle count program

• Reconciles finished goods inventories

• Works closely with management

Project Engineer Functions:

Responsible for managing and supporting the field operations on projects, while understanding and accomplishing the customer’s goals and protecting and promoting the interests of the Company.

• Ensures Foremen and Crews have materials, equipment and information necessary to complete jobs

• Manage project-specific materials and equipment purchases including: sourcing, maintaining vendor relations, ordering and tracking deliveries,                 uploading of PO’s and receiving and processing invoices

• Prepare and issue purchasing documents (i.e. Subcontracts, Purchasing Orders, Service Agreements) with the Project Manager.

• Assist with the preparation of estimates, projected costs and costs to complete for each project, to maintain purchasing control.

• Update software with new pricing as needed.

• Support field in expediting the schedule, completion of field paperwork and expediting materials

• Support Operations and Project Managers with client communication regarding project schedules

• Maintain customer relationships

• Collaborate with Project Foremen and Project Managers to prepare and submit Change Orders to the customers

• Assist and support Project Managers by attending project meetings with General Contractor, Owner, Architect and others

• Attend and setup punch list walk through as needed; compile the punch list and forward to Project Manager and Foreman

• Provide required closeout information to the client at the end of the project (record drawings, O&M, warranties)

• Assist PM to make sure the project is 100% closed out with Accounting

• Keep up to date on industry trends

• Foster positive communications and relationships with team members, management, vendors and clients

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 solid years of Cost Accounting in a Construction Environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Project Management, Project Engineering or Construction related field. 

• Years of experience in a similar or related position will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Ability to work in an office environment as well as in the field as requested

• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.

• Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word

• Must have Vista by Viewpoint experience

• Ability to learn Company specific software as needed or required

• Proven track record working with people, teams and projects

• Ability to work independently, within a team and in a diverse workforce

• Experience working with engineering and construction personnel on development and analysis of cost standards

• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

• Ability to travel as needed

• Ability to pass a background check and drug test