Senior Cost Accountant

About the role

As a Senior Cost Accountant at Modular Power Solutions (MPS), you will provide reviews and analysis of project costs and budgets with Division Managers to ensure reasonable presentation in company financials. You will determine risk factors, mentor junior team members, and support the development of cost accounting systems and policies.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and prepare company revenue forecasts for distribution to executive management.
• Support development of current systems and policies (Oracle PM tools, finance forms, etc.).
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of cost accounting systems related to collection and analysis of job costs and budgets.
• Prepare subsidiary accounting and financial documents for divisions, including CACs, backlog, invalid time reports, and budgets.
• Prepare various cost/statistical reports for corporate management as required.
• Prepare financial data for inclusion in bid proposals and similar packages.
• Perform internal audits.
• Assist Project Management in resolution of costing issues.
• Travel to regional offices to support operations, conduct month-end reviews, and train operations staff on finance procedures and systems.

The duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and scope of work but are not a complete listing. Other duties may be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in the construction or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, cost controls, financial reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Business Suite (EBS), Oracle Fusion Cloud, or other enterprise-level financial systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Skills

• Training and mentoring junior team members.
• Data gathering and analysis.
• Attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting procedures, company policies, and relevant federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to handle a variety of difficult and unique problems.
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work under time pressure with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees, management, vendors, clients, and others.

Travel

Up to 20% travel may be required.

Working Conditions

• General work environment: sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year.
• 3 days of paid bereavement leave each year.
• 3 days of paid jury duty leave each year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Bonding leave.
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care).
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation.