Cost Accountant
About The Position
Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated and meticulous Construction Cost Accountant with experience in construction accounting and the ambition to work hard on big, exciting projects. At Allan Myers, you will find coworkers who are ready to collaborate and commit to working better, faster, and safer on the job. We build things that matter while providing a pathway to the American Dream. Join us and let's build excellence together. This role is on-site and requires working from the regional office. This full-time exempt level finance position is responsible for applying accounting principles to compile, depict, and process information. Provides financial insight, prepares relevant reports, maintains, and readies business and financial transactions; all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of construction accounting experience
- Familiarity with multiple software including CMIC & Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a heavy/civil construction environment is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assembles, accounts for, and assists with analyzing data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials, and overheads.
- Assist in the generation and analysis of financial forecasts including construction project revenue, margin, and cash flow.
- Contributes to the preparation of profit and loss statements, and accounting reports.
- Prepares and enters accounting journal entries and assists in the monthly closing process of the general ledger.
- Interprets the meaning of accounting and financial documents.
- Documents transactions and summarizes information.
- Modifies, maintains, or creates procedural documentation.
- Participates in reconciliations and in maintaining data accuracy.
- May audit contracts, orders, vouchers, and prepare reports to corroborate transactions prior to settlement.
- May assist construction managers, project managers, and estimators with information requests and perform special projects as assigned.
- Maintains awareness of accounting best practices and of internal control procedures while assisting in the coordination and monitoring of compliance.
- Assists team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We pay well and provide generous benefits.
- We offer extensive training and promote from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
