Cost Accountant - Harvey Fabrication Division

Morrison Energy Group; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Energy Group is seeking a Cost Accountant to accurately track, analyze, and report job costs across multiple projects at the gross margin level. You will collaborate with the Business Unit Lead, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to enforce cost controls and improve profitability.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or five years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Set up Jobs detail in the accounting system with accurate revenue and project type classifications.
• Track, analyze, and report on job costs for multiple projects and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Partner with Business Unit Director and Project Manager to monitor actuals versus the as-awarded amount and identify cost variances.
• Prepare detailed project summary reports, WIP schedules, and forecasts.
• Assist with month-end close, including cost allocations, job specific entries, and accruals.
• Reconcile costs to the General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of account coding.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, including purchasing and operations, to manage cost control measures to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Support Project Managers with change order reviews and submissions.
• Prepare Client billings, working with Project Managers, per contract terms and ensure accuracy of financial data, including cost plus billings and change orders.
• Ensure timely submission of invoices to Clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & Organization

Time Management

Job Knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Primary Function

The primary function of the Cost Accountant position is to accurately track, analyze, and report job costs for multiple jobs and all accounting at the gross margin level. The Cost Accountant will work with the Business Unit Lead and Project Managers to analyze and control job costs and support day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up Jobs detail in the accounting system with accurate revenue and project type classifications
• Track, analyze, and report on job costs for multiple projects and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Partner with Business Unit Director and Project Manager to monitor actuals versus the as-awarded amount and identify cost variances
• Prepare detailed project summary reports, WIP schedules, and forecasts
• Assist with month-end close, including cost allocations, job specific entries, and accruals
• Reconcile costs to the General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of account coding
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, including purchasing and operations, to manage cost control measures to improve efficiency and profitability
• Support Project Managers with change order reviews and submissions
• Prepare Client billings, working with Project Managers, per contract terms and ensure accuracy of financial data, including cost plus billings and change orders
• Ensure timely submission of invoices to Clients

Requirements And Skills

• Communication skills
• Planning & Organization
• Time Management
• Job Knowledge
• Ability to multi-task

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or five (5) years of relevant experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.