Cost Accountant

Location: Bessemer
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Growing Construction Company / Upward Mobility / Excellent Benefits ! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lindsay Fitzpatrick Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 per year A bit about us: Our client, a growing global manufacturing firm, is seeking a Project Accountant to join its growing team! Why join us? *Competitive Compensation Bonus *Comprehensive Benefits *Hybrid Work Schedule *Equal Employer Opportunity Job Details Responsibilities: Manage all project accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports or as needed. Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices. Manage the preparation of the company’s budget and financial forecasts. Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision. Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses. Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management. Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings. Report on project profitability to management as well as project budget information to the operations team. Respond to requests for more detail from clients. Collaborate with the operations team to ensure company goals are met. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a project accounting or a similar role. Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Strong skills in project management and team work. Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity. Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation. Join the team and experience the thrill of being part of a high-growth, innovative company. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. If you are a self-starter, have a high level of integrity and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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