Project Cost Accountant

Headquartered in Ft. Wayne, IN, Tippmann Group is a privately held holding company for Tippmann Construction, Tippmann Properties, and Interstate Warehousing.  Our companies are recognized as national leaders in refrigerated construction, distribution and warehousing solutions, as well as property management.

Tippmann Construction Project Cost Accountants work closely with the Tippmann Construction Design, Estimating, Project Management, and Leadership teams during the construction process.  They are responsible for working with the Tippmann Construction team to manage project budgets, the financial and risk management relationships with subcontractors, issue change orders, allowance requests, and support all financial aspects of a construction project.

Core Responsibilities:

• Setup, maintain and track assigned projects within accounting system
• Monitor and report on the forecast variances of complex projects
• Analyze project risks and proactively identify opportunities
• Work with the project management team to evaluate budget overruns, cost to complete, and savings
• Manage  subcontractor and vendor compliance including receipt of signed contract, insurance certificates, billings and lien releases
• Ensure correct remittance of sales and use tax on the project
• Manage accounts payable process for assigned projects
• Oversee timely and accurate monthly billings to customers
• Provide support for month end closing process
• Reconcile the project budget with the accounting system
• Support the project team in meeting customer expectations
• Accurately report project costs to customer and customize reports to meet their individual needs
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills and Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• High level of proficiency in systems 
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
• Must be well organized with an ability to prioritize work and multi-task
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and team-player mentality 
• Track record of positive job/school performance, attention to detail and results-oriented experience
• Highly self- motivated 
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Proficiency with MS Excel

Other

• Position based at the Tippmann Group Corporate office in Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Performance-based bonus program