Construction Project Controls Accountant

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to support field operations on a project site in Point Pleasant, WV.

This role covers cost control, budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting to ensure accurate project accounting and timely billing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business, with at least 2 years of project controls experience and proficiency in MS Office and project cost software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business management preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls accountant or project engineering experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience in managing costs, estimating expenses, controlling budgets, analyzing costs, and preparing financial reports.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in project cost accounting software including Vista, Autodesk Forma, ProCore, pVault, and similar programs.
• Previous construction experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with project controls such as planning, scheduling, and estimating is a plus.
• Intermediate understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• PowerBI experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control and budgeting tasks.
• Prepare detailed cost analyses, estimates, and financial reports.
• Coordinate with estimating, project management, and Kokosing accounting teams.
• Develop and administer cost control procedures and standardize project accounting functions.
• Process change orders and claims settlements with customers and internal teams.
• Produce time and material billings with backup documentation.
• Support training for project engineering staff and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business management

Tools

Vista

Autodesk Forma

ProCore

pVault

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Job description

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to support field operations on a project site in Point Pleasant, WV.

This role covers cost control, budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting to ensure accurate project accounting and timely billing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business, with at least 2 years of project controls experience and proficiency in MS Office and project cost software.