Cost Accountant - Allan Myers, Inc
Richmond, VA 23234
About the Job
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for applying accounting principles to compile, depict, and process information. Provides financial insight, prepares relevant reports, maintains, and readies business and financial transactions; all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assembles, accounts for, and assists with analyzing data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials, and overheads.
- Assist in the generation and analysis of financial forecasts including construction project revenue, margin, and cash flow.
- Contributes to the preparation of profit and loss statements, and accounting reports.
- Prepares and enters accounting journal entries and assists in the monthly closing process of the general ledger.
- Interprets the meaning of accounting and financial documents.
- Documents transactions and summarizes information.
- Modifies, maintains, or creates procedural documentation.
- Participates in reconciliations and in maintaining data accuracy.
- May audit contracts, orders, vouchers, and prepare reports to corroborate transactions prior to settlement.
- May assist construction managers, project managers, and estimators with information requests and perform special projects as assigned.
- Communicates, and models company culture and leadership practices with other team members including Values, Safety, Delay Free Production, Ethics Policy and the Collaborative Way.
- Assists team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
- Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA certification is a plus, but not required.
- Previous experience working well in a quick paced environment and under pressure.
- Experience in a heavy/civil construction environment is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and organizational skills
- Experience using MS Office, particularly Excel and Windows.
Source : Allan Myers, Inc