Project Cost Manager

Alliance Resource Group; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group is seeking a Project Cost Accounting Manager to oversee project cost accounting and POC revenue recognition. You will ensure GAAP compliance, maintain WIP schedules, and collaborate with project managers, operations, and leadership to validate progress and cost-to-complete estimates.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years in project/cost accounting, and hands-on Sage 100 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or higher).
• Minimum 4+ years of project or cost accounting experience in a construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 100 Inventory Management Software.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, WIP reporting, and inventory valuation.
• Advanced analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred prior supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience supporting audits and interacting with external auditors.
• Construction, fabrication, or engineering services industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition – Percentage of Completion (POC) using GAAP. Maintain WIP schedules and review costs, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Partner with Project Managers to validate progress and communicate risks to leadership.
• Support internal and external audits related to project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Leadership & Collaboration. Provide financial data to managers and departments to support operational decisions.
• Oversee training and documentation related to project cost accounting and inventory transactions.

Skills

POC revenue recognition

GAAP

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Inventory Management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

INTRODUCTION

Project Cost Accounting Manager position with highly stable but fast growing Contractor is responsible for overseeing project cost accounting, and percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition across the organization. This role requires advanced accounting expertise, strong analytical and financial judgment, and close cross-functional collaboration with Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership. The Project Cost Accounting Manager ensures accurate tracking and reporting of project costs and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and company financial standards. This role handles highly confidential financial and operational information and is expected to exercise a high level of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Revenue Recognition – Percentage of Completion (POC). Manage revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP using the percentage-of-completion method. Maintain and review WIP schedules, including costs incurred, estimated costs to complete, and earned revenue. Partner with Project Managers to validate project progress, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates. Identify revenue recognition risks, project overruns, and forecast variances; communicate findings to leadership. Support internal and external audits related to project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Leadership & Collaboration. Provide project cost, inventory, and financial data to managers and departments to support operational decisions. Identify and escalate potential issues related to project costs, inventory, or internal controls. Oversee training and documentation related to project cost accounting and inventory transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Leadership. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or higher).
• Minimum 4+ years of project or cost accounting experience in a construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 100 Inventory Management Software.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, WIP reporting, and inventory valuation.
• Advanced analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred Prior supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience supporting audits and interacting with external auditors.
• Construction, fabrication, or engineering services industry experience.

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