Job Cost Accountant

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Cranford, NJ, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Commercial Construction
The Role
Performs cost accounting, budgeting, profitability analysis, inventory control, capital investment tracking, account reconciliations, audit support, and month-end and year-end close activities. Allocates costs to projects, processes intercompany rebills, maintains fixed asset records, develops financial reporting tools, and identifies cost-saving opportunities. Collaborates with operational and management teams to communicate financial information and support business decisions.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide management with analysis of equipment, consumables, products and maintenance costs and associated profitability levels. 
  • Analyze and track overhead costs
  • Maintain and prepare required monthly budgets working closely with Business Unit Management.
  • Maintain and prepare required monthly Capital investment summaries
  • Assist with any related audits and general ledger functions. 
  • Allocate internal rent and other cost allocations to regional projects. 
  • Assist with capital budget and fixed asset maintenance. 
  • Identify and recommend areas of potential cost savings. 
  • Reconciliation of any related accounts or processes. 
  • Support inventory management through conducting physical inventories and monitoring any cycle count program. 
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial closings. 
  • Develop tracking and reporting tools. 
  • Process intercompany rebills. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory control, and job costing methodologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with ERP systems, inventory management systems, and financial reporting tools.
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational and management teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to independently analyze data and make sound recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 2-5years professional experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, service shop, industrial, or construction environment is a plus. Experience supporting operational managers through financial reporting, budgeting, and profitability analysis is a plus 

-OR- 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Certifications, Licenses, Etc.

Required: None

Desired: CCIFP

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2-5 years of professional experience
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory control, and job costing methodologies
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with ERP systems, inventory management systems, and financial reporting tools
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting procedures
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • CCIFP certification
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The Company
HQ: Orsay
239 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Menard USA is a design-build specialty contractor offering ground improvement for sites with problematic soil conditions. Combining creative design and innovative techniques, Menard delivers practical, economical, and sustainable solutions that can be attractive alternatives to deep foundations.

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