Construction Job Cost Lead WIP, Billing & Forecasting

ZipApply; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Financial wellness resources

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Job summary

ZipApply is seeking a Construction Staff Accountant in Norcross, GA to manage job cost records, reconcile costs, and support forecasting with project managers. The role focuses on GAAP-compliant billing, WIP reporting, and ERP-based cost control in a civil/construction context.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of construction accounting, with proficiency in Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP systems and HCSS HeavyJob experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of construction or job cost accounting experience (civil, heavy highway, or infrastructure preferred).
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and construction billing practices.
• Proficiency in construction ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista or similar); HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records across labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Review and reconcile job cost details for proper cost coding and alignment with project budgets.
• Monitor cost-to-complete and support forecasting with Project Managers.
• Identify cost variances and communicate financial risks and trends to leadership.
• Support monthly job cost close, including accruals, adjustments, and WIP reporting.
• Assist with preparation and review of progress billings, subcontractor billings, commitments, and purchase orders.
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and financial reports.
• Resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with project teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and contract requirements.
• Support audits by providing reconciliations and job cost documentation.
• Develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to enhance cost visibility.
• Provide training to field and project staff on cost coding and job cost best practices.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

ZipApply is seeking a Construction Staff Accountant in Norcross, GA to manage job cost records, reconcile costs, and support forecasting with project managers. The role focuses on GAAP-compliant billing, WIP reporting, and ERP-based cost control in a civil/construction context.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of construction accounting, with proficiency in Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP systems and HCSS HeavyJob experience.