Strategic Cost Accountant: WIP, Forecasts & Profitability

Morrison; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison is seeking a Cost Accountant to precisely track and analyze job costs across multiple projects and oversee gross margin level accounting. You will work with the Business Unit Lead and Project Managers to monitor actuals, variances, and cost control opportunities.

The role involves setting up job details in the accounting system, preparing cost reports, WIP schedules, and assisting month-end close with cost allocations and invoices to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to set up jobs and track costs in accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Set up Jobs detail in the accounting system with accurate revenue and project type classifications
• Track, analyze, and report on job costs for multiple projects and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Partner with Business Unit Director and Project Manager to monitor actuals versus the as-awarded amount and identify cost variances
• Prepare detailed project summary reports, WIP schedules, and forecasts
• Assist with month-end close, including cost allocations, job specific entries, and accruals
• Reconcile costs to the General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of account coding
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, including purchasing and operations, to manage cost control measures to improve efficiency and profitability
• Support Project Managers with change order reviews and submissions
• Prepare Client billings, working with Project Managers, per contract terms and ensure accuracy of financial data, including cost plus billings and change orders
• Ensure timely submission of invoices to Clients

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & Organization

Time Management

Job Knowledge

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Morrison is seeking a Cost Accountant to precisely track and analyze job costs across multiple projects and oversee gross margin level accounting. You will work with the Business Unit Lead and Project Managers to monitor actuals, variances, and cost control opportunities.

The role involves setting up job details in the accounting system, preparing cost reports, WIP schedules, and assisting month-end close with cost allocations and invoices to clients.