Project Cost Accountant

WENGER CORPORATION•San Antonio, TX

5d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

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 support exceptional customer experience and ensure accurate project, inventory, and job valuation. It is responsible for ongoing project-cost analysis, product-cost analysis, and developing new product costs and margin analyses. The position provides timely, accurate financial guidance and analytics to management to support decisions that advance the company’s financial and operational objectives. The role also supports project budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, inventory processes, monthly close, financial reporting, and continuous improvement in accounting and reporting. The position is full-time, based in the San Antonio office, with office hours and minimal travel. The listed salary range is $65,000–$95,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least three years of related accounting experience.
Background with cost systems 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 organizational teams to analyze, summarize, and report financial performance to support decision-making.
Participate in Executive Summary reviews and check the accuracy of costing build-ups.
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 efforts.
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 related system and financial transactions are handled completely and correctly.
Work with the tax filing team to support sales and use tax accuracy and timeliness on projects.
Maintain an accurate standard costing system.
Support inventory reporting and inventory-related processes, including 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.