Construction Cost Accountant

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Construction Job Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Construction Job Cost accountants are expected to be detailed oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines.

To ensure success, Construction Job Cost accountants should be confident, professional, and meticulous with a keen interest in the cost-efficient operations of the organization. Top candidates will have outstanding presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

• Cost Allocation:
  Assigning costs to various jobs or projects, ensuring that all direct and indirect expenses are correctly recorded.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecast for upcoming projects, ensuring that projects remain within financial limits.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyzing financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost control, and providing insights to management for decision-making.
• Job Costing Reports:
  Preparing detailed reports on job costs, including comparison of actual versus estimated costs, to help project managers monitor and control expenses.
• Invoice Verification:
  Ensuring that invoices for materials, labor, and subcontractors are accurate and properly allocated to the right jobs or projects.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to ensure that project costs are tracked in real time and that financial data is accurate.
• Compliance:
  Ensuring all job cost accounting activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulations.

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field (essential).
• 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience (essential).
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Solid cost systems background.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.
• Foundation Accounting Software
• Procore Construction Software
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel

For over 20 years Winmar has provided a wide range of Commercial General Contracting services including Preconstruction + Estimating, Project Management, Construction Management, as well as Advisory functions to streamline development and foster a holistic and collaborative approach. In the dynamic landscape of modern commercial construction, Winmar stands for innovation and efficiency, uniquely positioned to transform ambitious visions into tangible realities.