Cost Accountant

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Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

My client is a construction firm in the Blue Hill area.

• Competitive salary
• Benefits
• Stable employment

Job Details:

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of one of the leading construction companies, where you will have the chance to utilize and enhance your expertise in cost accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on the cost of project operations, preparing periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs, and advising the management team on cost optimization and efficiency. If you are passionate about accounting and have a keen eye for detail, we would like to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals to share with the company management.
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts.
• Assess actual costs and prepare periodic reports comparing budget costs to actual production costs.
• Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Review and analyze cost of goods sold and margin reports.
• Conducts physical inventories and monitors the cycle count program.
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close.
• Work with the finance team on the month-end close coordination.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting in a construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including GAAP.
• Experience with invoicing and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional skills in Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal direction.

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