Project Cost Accountant

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Madison
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Project Cost AccountantABOUT THE COMPANYCFS is engaged with an industry leader located in Madison, WI; Looking to hire a Project Cost Accountant. The company boasts a team-oriented, family friendly and flexible culture and provides its employees with the tools and training necessary to perform.WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS COMPANY:* Family-Friendly oriented Culture - Live your Life / Love your Work! * Ability to impact the organization company wide* Great Leadership team in place! * Great Company PERKS & Benefits* Fun, casual working environment - Flexible Work Schedule! RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT COST ACCOUNTANT:* Oversees the creation and accuracy of all client invoicing, making sure all hours and all other project related costs are billed to the projects.* Working with project managers, project teams, executives, evaluate and track project financial performance including costs, billing, revenue recognition, contract value, etc.* When project budget status requires, work with project management on the status of change orders, or if required, project write-offs for cost overruns.* Manage monthly WIP report, making sure it is being utilized properly, and held hours are being captured and invoiced appropriately.* Provide input and coordination with Controller on the monthly POC and Non-POC reports, providing analysis and detail necessary to support monthly revenue close procedures and call.* Manage the creation of job numbers and Neg numbers making sure all the necessary paperwork and approvals are in place.* Manage project contract amounts, budget updates, rate sheets in accounting system and ensure customer documentation adequately supports reported job results* Manage and evaluate intra- and inter-company transactions.* Provide financial reports to executive management, project management, project controls, and engineering managers.* Additional duties as assignedEXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR THE PROJECT COST ACCOUNTANT ROLE:* Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; Experience in Lieu of Degree welcomed* Experience in the Trades (Construction, Architecture, HVAC and others)* 1-3 + Years experience in Accounting; preferably Project based accounting

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