Project Cost Accountant
About The Position
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Project Cost Accountant based at its San Antonio, Texas location. The role partners with manufacturing and project managers to ensure accurate project, inventory, and job valuation. It conducts ongoing analysis of project and product costs, develops new product costs, and analyzes margins. The position provides timely, accurate financial guidance and analytics to management to support decisions and the company’s financial and operational objectives. The role also supports project budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, project closeout, inventory processes, monthly closing, forecasts, annual budgets, audits, tax preparation, and accounting-policy compliance. It contributes to improving accounting and reporting processes. The position is full-time, based in the San Antonio office, with minimal travel and office hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least three years of related accounting experience.
- Cost systems background and understanding of accounting principles.
- Manufacturing experience or background, preferably with a construction organization.
- Strong analytical skills and acute attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to plan, organize, multitask, and work independently to complete goals.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Positive, curious mindset that promotes improvements in operating effectiveness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP, MRP, or Project Management software.
- Experience with project accounting.
Responsibilities
- Partner with areas across the organization to analyze, summarize, and report financial performance to support decision-making.
- Participate in Executive Summary reviews to ensure the accuracy of costing buildup.
- Participate in monthly Cost to Complete review meetings and record resulting changes and adjustments.
- Investigate project variances promptly and define or implement corrective actions and risk mitigation.
- Train and work with the Project Management Team on project budgeting, forecasting, tracking actual expenses, and closing projects.
- Ensure known risks, including commodity cost increases and labor or overhead rate variances, are addressed in project budgets and forecasts.
- Assist project managers with change orders and scope changes, ensuring system and financial transactions are complete and accurate.
- Work with the tax filing team to support sales and use tax accuracy and timeliness on projects.
- Maintain an accurate standard costing system.
- Report on inventory and support physical inventory, cycle counting, and inventory reserve development.
- Perform monthly closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Assist with forecasts and the annual budget.
- Prepare supporting documentation for annual audits and tax preparation.
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies and advise management of changes needed to maintain internal controls and accuracy.
- Help drive continuous improvement in accounting and reporting.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 paid holidays
- Generous profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and DCFSA spending accounts
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
