Cost Accountant, Construction

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading construction services company is seeking a Cost Accountant, Construction to provide full-cycle accounting. This position includes reviewing pay applications and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of cost accounting experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with specific requirements around experience and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related professional cost accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with certified payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop pay applications as per contractual requirements.
• Audit accounts payable invoices for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting platforms

Job description

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We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Job Summary

Job Title: Cost Accountant, Construction (Project Support)
Location: Ashburn, VA 20147
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer / Project Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Shift: Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. The Cost Accountant assists the company in meeting its objectives by performing a full cycle accounting process for the pay application of specific projects. Responsibilities include compliance with accounting principles, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and upstream contractual requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and develop pay applications in accordance with upstream contractual requirements.
• Audit accounts payable invoices specific to project pay applications, vetting packing slips with vendor invoices for materials and equipment purchase orders.
• Audit payroll and collect payroll related data for the pay application process, interpreting certified payroll reports and reporting obligations.
• Ensure all timesheets and time cards are accurately completed, approved, and processed through the remote time entry software.
• Prepare and customize various Excel reports, developing source documents for roll‑up Excel workbooks.
• Timely and accurate development of the project pay application.
• Protect payroll information in confidence and within company best practices and policies.
• Work overtime when necessary to meet exceptional deadlines.
• Ensure accounting compliance with accounting principles and practices, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other federal and state law.
• Valid state driver’s license is required.
• Meet fitness for duty and criminal background check requirements (seven prior years).
• This is not a remote work position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Construction Management.
• One to three years of related professional cost accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• General accounting fundamentals and concepts required.
• Strong understanding of related accounting practices and procedures.
• Advanced working knowledge of accounting systems software.
• Professional experience with certified payroll requirements and bona fide fringe benefits.

Computer Skills

• Advanced end‑user of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
• Proficient with advanced usage and knowledge of accounting platforms and interface with Microsoft Access.
• Advanced usage and knowledge of accounting software solutions and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient user of automated accounts payable platforms.

Required Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and self‑proof work for accuracy.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional emotional intelligence and steadfast composure.
• Ability to discern work assignment priorities and utilize independent thinking within the scope of authority.
• Commitment to performing duties in a safe manner within company policies and state and federal laws.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and support teamwork.
• Excellent organization and information management skills.
• Commitment to company values.

Language Skills

Must be able to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, vendors, and suppliers. Fluency in English both verbally and in writing is required.

Physical Demands

Regular sitting, seeing, talking, and hearing are required. Hands used to finger, handle, or feel objects. Regular walking, reaching, climbing, or balancing. Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision required includes close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Construction

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