Senior Cost Accountant — Employee-Owned, Construction

Rosendin Electric, Inc.; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

401 K

Annual bonus program

PTO and holidays

Healthcare insurance

Life Insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to independently manage and analyze project costs, driving profitability across nationwide electrical construction projects.

You will develop cost accounting systems, perform variance analyses, and collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations to optimize cost tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong GAAP background, advanced Excel skills, ERP experience, and 5–7 years in construction cost accounting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years specifically in cost accounting within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in job costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting for complex projects.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

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 teams to understand project scope, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely cost reports, including job cost analysis, profitability reports, and inventory valuations.
• Establish and enforce internal controls related to cost accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by providing robust cost data and analytical insights.
• Assist in financial statement preparation by providing accurate cost of goods sold and inventory valuations.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of cost accounting systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff on complex cost accounting principles and practices.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP software experience

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Project costing

Data modeling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to independently manage and analyze project costs, driving profitability across nationwide electrical construction projects.

You will develop cost accounting systems, perform variance analyses, and collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations to optimize cost tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong GAAP background, advanced Excel skills, ERP experience, and 5–7 years in construction cost accounting,