Project Cost & Profitability Analyst

Summit Underground Services; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to monitor, analyze, and report financial aspects of assigned projects. You will ensure costs are tracked, billed, and reported in line with contracts and policies, supporting managers with timely insights to improve profitability.

Location is Canton, MS with a salary range of 72,000–90,000 USD. The role emphasizes accurate job costing, budgeting, and collaboration across departments to optimize project financials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed cost records for each project, including labor, materials, subcontractor, and overhead expenses.
• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain and monitor job costing systems to ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead to specific projects.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports, identifying trends, cost overruns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review and reconcile project costs to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Support monthly project reviews with Operations and Finance, providing variance analysis and forecasting.
• Prepare project-level profit and loss (P&L) statements and cost-to-complete projections.
• Monitor budget vs. actual results and identify cost overruns or savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review job cost reports and ensure alignment between field data and financial systems.
• Assist with project setup, including budget entry, cost codes, and billing milestones.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, and time sheets for proper coding to projects.
• Support revenue recognition and accrual processes based on project progress and percentage-of-completion (POC).
• Prepare project billing summaries and support client invoicing accuracy.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to project financials.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards.
• Participate in audits and provide documentation related to project accounting and financial transactions.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Pivot tables

Lookups

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost control

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

United Utility Services is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to monitor, analyze, and report financial aspects of assigned projects. You will ensure costs are tracked, billed, and reported in line with contracts and policies, supporting managers with timely insights to improve profitability.

Location is Canton, MS with a salary range of 72,000–90,000 USD. The role emphasizes accurate job costing, budgeting, and collaboration across departments to optimize project financials.