Senior Cost Accountant

About the role

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for providing reviews and analysis of project costs and budgets with Division Managers to ensure reasonable presentation in company financials.

Responsibilities

• Determine risk factors and present findings to Finance Management
• Mentor and train junior members of the Cost Accounting Dept.
• Review, analyze and prepare company revenue forecasts for distribution to executive management
• Support development of current systems and policies/procedures (Oracle PM tools, finance forms, etc.)
• Assist in the development, implementation and/or maintenance of cost accounting systems related to collection and analysis of job costs and/or 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/requested
• Prepare financial data for inclusion in bid proposals, and other 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related field or can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5+ years' finance or accounting experience, preferably in the construction/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
• Data gathering and analysis
• Attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting procedures, Company policies and all relevant Federal, State and local requirements
• Ability to handle a variety of difficult and unique problems
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Schedule

Up to 20% travel required.

Working conditions

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending
• Work is conducted primarily 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

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401K
• Annual bonus program based upon 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
• Medical, Dental, 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 with our Rosendin Foundation