Construction Cost Accountant — Project Support

EMCOR Group; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Upland Mechanical, Inc., a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, is seeking a Cost Accountant for construction project support in Lima, Ohio. The role covers full cycle accounting, pay applications, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and cost control across multiple projects.

You will work with accounting and project operations, prepare Excel-based reports, review pay applications, payroll data, timekeeping, and ensure accurate project closures. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Construction Management.
• 1–3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and concepts.
• Experience with certified payroll requirements and fringe benefits.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop pay applications per upstream contractual requirements.
• Audit accounts payable invoices related to project pay apps.
• Payroll audit and data collection for pay applications.
• Ensure timesheets and time entry are complete and approved.
• Prepare Excel reports and source documents for rollups.
• Maintain payroll data confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Professional composure

Independent prioritization

Safety and compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Business Administration or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Access

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Upland Mechanical, Inc., a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, is seeking a Cost Accountant for construction project support in Lima, Ohio. The role covers full cycle accounting, pay applications, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and cost control across multiple projects.

You will work with accounting and project operations, prepare Excel-based reports, review pay applications, payroll data, timekeeping, and ensure accurate project closures. A U.S.