Senior Project Accountant - Construction Cost & Project Insights

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Senior Project Accountant to capture, analyze and report manufacturing operating costs across materials, labor and margins. You will collaborate with plant operations, supply chain and finance leaders to improve cost visibility, margins and inventory control, contributing to cost reduction and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes project accounting for complex projects, expertise in ERP and payment workflows, and leadership potential for mentoring other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years accounting experience in construction or related industry with project cost accounting preferred.
• Strong proficiency with ERP platforms and manufacturing operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory and oversee inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Prepare owner billing and back-up documentation, monitor owner payments for contract terms.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

ERP understanding

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Senior Project Accountant to capture, analyze and report manufacturing operating costs across materials, labor and margins. You will collaborate with plant operations, supply chain and finance leaders to improve cost visibility, margins and inventory control, contributing to cost reduction and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes project accounting for complex projects, expertise in ERP and payment workflows, and leadership potential for mentoring other