Cost Control / Construction Accountant

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking an experienced Cost Control/Construction Accountant for their Washington office. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of construction projects, handling budgeting, financial analysis, and project administration. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields with at least two years of relevant experience is required.

Applicants should be able to work independently and pass a background investigation. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). If interested, apply today!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial/government facility construction.
• Ability to pass a suitability background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges.
• Construction cost management and budgeting.
• Conduct financial and economic analysis.
• Project administration and database management.

Skills

Commercial/government facility construction project management

Financial analysis using Excel

Cost controls and financial cost tracking

Database management and report production

Development and evaluation of economic analysis

Construction project cost estimates and fund tracking

SharePoint Database management and design

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or construction management

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Cost Control/ Construction Accountant. Responsibilities include providing the federal client with professional on-site facility, and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale construction projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/ reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges
• Construction cost management, tracking of funds, and Budgeting
• Financial analysis, economic analysis, report production
• Project administration, program management, database management

Required Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial/government facility construction project management
• Financial analysis using excel spreadsheets, including formulas and formats
• Experience with cost controls and financial cost tracking
• Experience with database software and report production
• Experience developing and evaluating economic analysis
• Experience developing and evaluating construction project cost estimates and tracking funds
• SharePoint Database management and design
• Ability to pass a “suitability” background investigation is a requirement

Preferred Experience & Skills

• CPA, PMP, and federal government accounting experience highly desired
• Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects
• Ability to work independently, in groups, and in a stressful environment

Required Education

• An accounting, business, finance, or construction management bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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