Senior Cost Accountant — Construction, ESOP & Growth

Rosendin Electric, Inc.; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401 K

Annual bonus

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. in Coppell, TX is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to independently manage and analyze project and operational costs, delivering critical financial insights to drive profitability on nationwide electrical construction projects.

You will develop cost accounting systems, perform variance analyses, collaborate with project managers, and support budgeting and inventory valuations while upholding GAAP and internal controls. This role includes ESOP and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in construction cost accounting.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience in job costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain cost accounting systems and reports for project costs, labor, materials, and overhead.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers and providing actionable recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations to understand project scope and opportunities to save costs.
• Lead the preparation of accurate cost reports, including job cost analysis, profitability reports, and inventory valuations.
• Establish and enforce internal controls related to cost accounting and GAAP compliance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust cost data and insights.
• Assist in financial statement preparation with accurate COGS and inventory valuations.
• Participate in improving cost accounting systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff on cost accounting principles.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Construction cost accounting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Rosendin Electric, Inc. in Coppell, TX is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to independently manage and analyze project and operational costs, delivering critical financial insights to drive profitability on nationwide electrical construction projects.

You will develop cost accounting systems, perform variance analyses, collaborate with project managers, and support budgeting and inventory valuations while upholding GAAP and internal controls. This role includes ESOP and growth opportunities.