Sr Cost Accountant

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

• Determine risk factors and present findings to Finance Management
• Mentor and train junior members of the Cost Accounting Dept.
• Review, analyze and prepare company revenue forecasts for distribution to executive management
• Support development of current systems and policies/procedures (Oracle PM tools, finance forms, etc.)
• Assist in the development, implementation and/or maintenance of cost accounting systems related to collection and analysis of job costs and/or budgets.
• Prepare subsidiary accounting and financial documents for divisions including CACs, backlog, invalid time reports and budgets.
• Prepare various cost/statistical reports for corporate management as required/requested.
• Prepare financial data for inclusion in bid proposals, and other similar packages.
• Perform internal audits
• Assist Project Management in resolution of costing issues Travel to regional offices to support operations, conduct month-end reviews, and train operations staff on finance procedures and systems.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field or can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5+ years’ finance or accounting experience, preferably in the construction/manufacturing industry .
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, cost controls, financial reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Business Suite (EBS), Oracle Fusion Cloud, or other enterprise-level financial systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word

COMPETENCIES:

• Training
• Data gathering and analysis
• Attention to detail

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting procedures, Company policies and all relevant Federal, State and local requirements
• Advanced professional level requiring the incumbent to handle a variety of difficult and unique problems
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others