Cost Accounting Analyst

Limiting Factor Group; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical vision dental

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Limiting Factor Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst in Menlo Park to manage cost accounting for construction and operating costs by site and project. You will work with the Controller on capitalization decisions and prepare accruals for work completed but not invoiced.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and ERP billing system familiarity. Onsite, full-time with travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Strong spreadsheet and Microsoft Office skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience with the billing module of an ERP.

Responsibilities

• Record construction-in-progress and advise on costs capitalized vs expensed.
• Prepare accruals for work completed but not invoiced using inputs from Construction and Procurement.
• Book and manage journal entries for cost accounting.
• Track project costs by site, project and cost code against budgets.
• Analyze operating costs (power, maintenance, labor) and explain variances.
• Respond to audit requests about project costs.

Skills

Accounting exp 2-4 yrs

Excel skills

MS Office

CPA in progress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP billing module

Job description

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. The Cost Accounting Analyst will manage the cost accounting of the company; this role will track and analyze the accounting side of construction and operating costs by site and project.

What you will do

• Record construction-in-progress and work with the Controller on which costs are capitalized and which are expensed.
• Prepare accruals for work completed but not yet invoiced, using input from Construction and Procurement.
• Book and manage journal entries for cost accounting
• Work with finance to track project costs against budget by site, project and cost code
• Work with finance to analyze operating costs such as power, maintenance and labor, and explain variances
• Respond to audit requests about project costs

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience
• Strong spreadsheet and Microsoft Office skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Experience with the billing module of an ERP
• CPA or progress toward it

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered
• Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:
$100,000.00 - $140,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at LFG. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.