Cost Accountant

About the role

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their office in Houston, TX. Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation’s leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions. Notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, MGM Grand and City Center projects in Las Vegas, Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston, and multiple airport expansions and data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to ensure effective application of job cost methods, proper auditing of job costs, and assist in project status reporting
• Prepare special reports (Work-in-Progress, Accruals, Fee Analysis, Actual Committed Reports) for use in comparisons and studies for project analysis, and reviews with Project Manager to fine tune projections and accurately establish the project’s financial status
• Review subcontractor Change Order tracking and ensures reconciliation with signed Owner Change Orders
• Aid operations in analysis of job site audits to assess reasonable costs to date and estimated costs to complete
• Periodically compare actual costs with initial estimates (over/under budget) and provide feedback to Estimating/Operations
• Facilitate the Project Status/Job Cost meetings and ensure follow through on action items generated
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related area preferred
• A combination of education and work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years’ experience directly applicable to Construction Accounting with a contracting company is preferred
• Two years’ Cost Accounting experience is preferred
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Word, and JD Edwards
• Intermediate level or higher with MS Excel look up and pivot tables is required
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Benefits

Fisk Electric offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Word, and JD Edwards
• Intermediate level or higher with MS Excel look up and pivot tables
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills

Benefits

Fisk Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and more.