Cost Accountant

Allan Myers
Fairfax, VA, United States
Permanent

Cost Accountant

Job Locations US-VA-Fairfax

2024-11485

of Openings

Category

Accounting / Finance

Responsibilities

This 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.

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.
  • Communicates, and models company culture and leadership practices with other team members including Values, Safety, Delay Free Production, Ethics Policy and the Collaborative Way.
  • Assists team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
  • Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA certification is a plus, but not required.
  • Previous experience working well in a quick paced environment and under pressure.
  • Experience in a heavy / civil construction environment is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and organizational skills
  • Experience using MS Office, particularly Excel and Windows.
  • 30+ days ago
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