Cost Accountant

Gemma Power Systems, LLC; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health and welfare benefits

Company-sponsored events

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems is seeking a Cost Accountant to join the Finance team at the Channelview site. The role focuses on job cost reporting, forecasting, and financial close activities supporting multiple project sites.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years of accounting experience (CPA a plus), and strong Excel/Sage 300/Power BI skills. Candidates must handle tight deadlines and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of public or corporate accounting experience; CPA a plus.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and related Office 365 tools.
• Experience with Sage 300 and Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Job cost reporting, forecasting, and administration.
• Analysis of budget variances and related analyses.
• Preparation of quarterly forecasting reports and journal entries.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Support and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain documentation for monthly close processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage 300

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

The Cost Accountant is a vital part of Gemma’s Finance team, and reports to the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, self-driven and committed to delivering a high-quality work product under regimented time constraints. The Cost Accountant should be focused on expansion of knowledge of our systems, processes, and guidelines and should strive for self-improvement.

Location

This position is based out of Gemma’s Project Site Office in Channelview, Texas and may involve occasional travel to project sites and to Gemma’s home office in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Job cost reporting, forecasting, and administration.
• Analysis of budget variances; other analyses as deemed necessary.
• Preparation of quarterly forecasting reports.
• Preparation of various journal entries to support the monthly financial close.
• Reconciliation of various balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Maintaining records of monthly close documentation.
• Reviewing of processes and procedures for improvement.
• Periodic site visits to support finance initiatives.
• Preparation of workpapers to support quarter end and year end requirements.
• Coordination with external and internal auditors.
• Documentation of Cost Accountant process manual; update as needed.
• Documentation of financial process flow charts.
• Effective communication with other Accountants, Supervisors, Managers, and project team.
• Support and participate in collaboration activities to promote and implement process improvements.

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Qualifications

This position requires self‑awareness and initiative. The candidate must be assertive to take on learning activities and grasp developmental opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance; public accounting experience of 4+ years or equivalent corporate accounting experience. CPA is a plus.
• Must have detailed working knowledge of Microsoft O365 suite of products, especially Microsoft Excel. Experience with Sage 300 preferred. Microsoft Power BI is also a plus.
• Highly motivated and self‑directed; initiative and a sense of urgency to get things done.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• High level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality is required, with ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple deliverables is a necessity.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to work productively both independently and when collaborating with others.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company‑Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning and Savings Resources
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work‑Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power and renewable industries. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 22 GW installed capacity including state‑of‑the‑art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.