Production Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Review, compile, and reconcile detailed project costs for capital construction projects on an ongoing basis, as well as Moriah Media productions.
• Analyze period and inception-to-date project costs against total approved budgets and funding sources on a bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to management detailing financial progress, highlighting any cost overruns, risks, or funding gaps.
• Monitor vendor invoices, change orders, and lien releases to ensure accuracy and appropriate allocation of expenses.
• Oversee all financial aspects of construction-related grants and productions, including reporting requirements, spending compliance, and reimbursement tracking.
• Maintain construction project financial files and supporting documentation for audits and board reporting.
• Work closely with project managers, facilities staff, and external contractors to ensure alignment between accounting records and project timelines.
• Support the year-end close process by preparing construction-related journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Absorb and track capital assets and assist with project capitalization processes in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or nonprofit finance.
• Experience working with capital projects, grant compliance, and project-based budgeting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs; experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage, or similar platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and financial reporting standards in nonprofit organizations is highly desirable.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.