General Summary of Position:
The Construction/Manufacturing Cost Accountant isresponsible for overseeing job costing, project budget tracking, and accountingsupport functions for a growing construction and prefabrication company. Thisrole is responsible for maintaining accurate financial data related toprojects, monitoring job profitability, supporting operational decision-making,and helping leadership maintain strong financial controls.
The ideal candidate has experience in constructionaccounting and job costing, understands project financial management, and canwork closely with project managers, operations, purchasing, and leadershipteams to improve budget accuracy and profitability
Essential Duties (Core Competencies):
Job Cost & Project Budget Oversight:
Maintain accurate job costing for all construction andprefabrication projects
Track and analyze:
Labor costs
Material costs
Subcontractor costs
Equipment expenses
Freight and shipping costs
Overhead allocations
Monitor projects budgets versus actual costs
Assist in developing and maintain project budgets
Work closely with project managers and operations teams toidentify cost overruns and budget concerns
Review purchase orders and vendor commitments againstproject budgets
Assist with monthly project financial reviews
Support forecasting of projects margins and cash flow needs
WIP Reporting & Financial Analysis:
Prepare and maintain accurate Work In Progress (WIP)schedules
Track percentage-of-completion reporting and project revenuerecognition
Assist leadership in evaluating:
Cost-to-complete estimates
Earned revenue
Underbillings and overbillings
Estimated final project margins
Generate weekly and monthly project financial reports formanagement review
Provide analysis on project performance trends and costdrivers
Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improveoperational visibility
Assist with forecasting company backlog, cash flow, andproject profitability
Budgeting & Operational Support
Participate in project startup meetings to establishfinancial tracking requirements
Assist estimating and project management teams with budgetsetup and cost planning
Review change orders and assist with tracking approved andpending changes
Coordinate with purchasing and operations to verify pricingand material cost accuracy
Assist in evaluating vendor pricing, material usage, andpurchasing trends
Support inventory and material tracking procedures withinfabrication and warehouse operations
Help establish operational controls to improve projectefficiency and accountability
Accounting & Financial Support:
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Reconcile job cost reports to general ledger activity
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processesrelated to project accounting
Assist with payroll allocation and labor costing
Maintain accurate cost coding and project financial records
Support sales tax and multi-state construction reportingrequirements and filings
Assist external CPA firms and auditors with financialdocumentation and tax filings
Assist with licensing for projects
Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls
Assist in monthly forecasting and projections
Complete prequalification's for jobs as needed
Operational & Process Improvement:
Manage and provide the monthly status on the bad-debtwrite-off process and provide recommendations for reserve accruals.
Manage and provide monthly status reports on the release ofbonds, liens, and all other related processes pertaining to cash and contractreceivables.
Manage the job status from active, to inactive, to closed,and issue status reports monthly.
Help improve job cost tracking systems and reportingaccuracy
Assist leadership with financial analysis and operationalreporting
Develop and maintain project cost tracking tools anddashboards
Improve documentation and purchasing controls
Work collaboratively with:
Project management
Purchasing
Estimating
Operations
Executive leadership
Systems, Process Improvement & Leadership Support:
Assist with implementation and improvement of ERP/accountingsystems
Help improve:
Job cost accuracy
Reporting efficiency
Purchasing controls
Financial workflows
Inventory controls
Documentation standards
Develop standardized financial reporting procedures acrossdepartments
Train project managers and staff on job cost procedures andfinancial reporting expectations
Support executive leadership with special projects,financial analysis, and operational initiatives
Participate in management meetings and project reviewdiscussions as needed
Purchasing & Inventory Management
Assist with materials, tools, equipment, and physicalinventories, and cycle count as needed.
Learn, understand, and support inventory managementprocedures and accounting.
Other Duties As Needed:
Assist with records retention maintenance.
Provide payables and capital data for audits (insurance,state, internal).
Follow up on vendor inquiries from vendors and/or employees.
Establish new state/local reporting requirements, asnecessary (includes online setup, maintaining a log of account numbers, filingrequirements, and deadlines).
Follow standard operating procedures to ensure employees cancomplete tasks successfully.
Backup payroll timecard processing, as needed.
Backup billing functions and accounts payable functions, asneeded.
Backup purchasing functions, as needed.
Backup project management assistant functions for payables,as needed.
Assist/provide expertise in setting up Excel files forvarious departments throughout the company.
Provide training to other employees pertaining toFoundation, Excel, and other useful reporting tools to improve businessknowledge.
Supervisory/Management Requirements: N/A
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed belowrepresent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonableaccommodations may be arranged to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldpreferred
3-7 years of accounting or job cost experience
Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of:
Job costing
Construction financial reporting
WIP schedules
Budget tracking
Cost analysis
Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as:
Sage
Foundation
QuickBooks Enterprise
Acumatica
Viewpoint
Procore integrations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment
Independent work/judgement.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience with Foundation accounting system is a plus.
Company Standards:
Represent the Company in a positive, professional mannerwith fellow employees and within the communities served.
Encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company andcommunicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
Maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standardsand adhering to company policies.
Consistently demonstrate Klover's shared values.
Klover Benefits
Medical Insurance
Medical Gap Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Basic Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Employee Referral Program
The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof ofapplication of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a conditionof continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History ClearancePennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint CriminalBackground Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of thenew hire process.
Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits anyform of workplace harassment of any kind. Klover is committed to providingequal employment opportunities and employing an inclusive and diverseworkforce.
Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,gender identify, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal lawrequirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state and locallaws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which thecompany has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment.
Klover SEPA Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
The Construction/Manufacturing Cost Accountant isresponsible for overseeing job costing, project budget tracking, and accountingsupport functions for a growing construction and prefabrication company. Thisrole is responsible for maintaining accurate financial data related toprojects, monitoring job profitability, supporting operational decision-making,and helping leadership maintain strong financial controls.
The ideal candidate has experience in constructionaccounting and job costing, understands project financial management, and canwork closely with project managers, operations, purchasing, and leadershipteams to improve budget accuracy and profitability
Essential Duties (Core Competencies):
Job Cost & Project Budget Oversight:
Maintain accurate job costing for all construction andprefabrication projects
Track and analyze:
Labor costs
Material costs
Subcontractor costs
Equipment expenses
Freight and shipping costs
Overhead allocations
Monitor projects budgets versus actual costs
Assist in developing and maintain project budgets
Work closely with project managers and operations teams toidentify cost overruns and budget concerns
Review purchase orders and vendor commitments againstproject budgets
Assist with monthly project financial reviews
Support forecasting of projects margins and cash flow needs
WIP Reporting & Financial Analysis:
Prepare and maintain accurate Work In Progress (WIP)schedules
Track percentage-of-completion reporting and project revenuerecognition
Assist leadership in evaluating:
Cost-to-complete estimates
Earned revenue
Underbillings and overbillings
Estimated final project margins
Generate weekly and monthly project financial reports formanagement review
Provide analysis on project performance trends and costdrivers
Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improveoperational visibility
Assist with forecasting company backlog, cash flow, andproject profitability
Budgeting & Operational Support
Participate in project startup meetings to establishfinancial tracking requirements
Assist estimating and project management teams with budgetsetup and cost planning
Review change orders and assist with tracking approved andpending changes
Coordinate with purchasing and operations to verify pricingand material cost accuracy
Assist in evaluating vendor pricing, material usage, andpurchasing trends
Support inventory and material tracking procedures withinfabrication and warehouse operations
Help establish operational controls to improve projectefficiency and accountability
Accounting & Financial Support:
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Reconcile job cost reports to general ledger activity
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processesrelated to project accounting
Assist with payroll allocation and labor costing
Maintain accurate cost coding and project financial records
Support sales tax and multi-state construction reportingrequirements and filings
Assist external CPA firms and auditors with financialdocumentation and tax filings
Assist with licensing for projects
Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls
Assist in monthly forecasting and projections
Complete prequalification's for jobs as needed
Operational & Process Improvement:
Manage and provide the monthly status on the bad-debtwrite-off process and provide recommendations for reserve accruals.
Manage and provide monthly status reports on the release ofbonds, liens, and all other related processes pertaining to cash and contractreceivables.
Manage the job status from active, to inactive, to closed,and issue status reports monthly.
Help improve job cost tracking systems and reportingaccuracy
Assist leadership with financial analysis and operationalreporting
Develop and maintain project cost tracking tools anddashboards
Improve documentation and purchasing controls
Work collaboratively with:
Project management
Purchasing
Estimating
Operations
Executive leadership
Systems, Process Improvement & Leadership Support:
Assist with implementation and improvement of ERP/accountingsystems
Help improve:
Job cost accuracy
Reporting efficiency
Purchasing controls
Financial workflows
Inventory controls
Documentation standards
Develop standardized financial reporting procedures acrossdepartments
Train project managers and staff on job cost procedures andfinancial reporting expectations
Support executive leadership with special projects,financial analysis, and operational initiatives
Participate in management meetings and project reviewdiscussions as needed
Purchasing & Inventory Management
Assist with materials, tools, equipment, and physicalinventories, and cycle count as needed.
Learn, understand, and support inventory managementprocedures and accounting.
Other Duties As Needed:
Assist with records retention maintenance.
Provide payables and capital data for audits (insurance,state, internal).
Follow up on vendor inquiries from vendors and/or employees.
Establish new state/local reporting requirements, asnecessary (includes online setup, maintaining a log of account numbers, filingrequirements, and deadlines).
Follow standard operating procedures to ensure employees cancomplete tasks successfully.
Backup payroll timecard processing, as needed.
Backup billing functions and accounts payable functions, asneeded.
Backup purchasing functions, as needed.
Backup project management assistant functions for payables,as needed.
Assist/provide expertise in setting up Excel files forvarious departments throughout the company.
Provide training to other employees pertaining toFoundation, Excel, and other useful reporting tools to improve businessknowledge.
Supervisory/Management Requirements: N/A
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed belowrepresent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonableaccommodations may be arranged to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldpreferred
3-7 years of accounting or job cost experience
Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of:
Job costing
Construction financial reporting
WIP schedules
Budget tracking
Cost analysis
Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as:
Sage
Foundation
QuickBooks Enterprise
Acumatica
Viewpoint
Procore integrations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment
Independent work/judgement.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience with Foundation accounting system is a plus.
Company Standards:
Represent the Company in a positive, professional mannerwith fellow employees and within the communities served.
Encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company andcommunicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
Maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standardsand adhering to company policies.
Consistently demonstrate Klover's shared values.
Klover Benefits
Medical Insurance
Medical Gap Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Basic Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Employee Referral Program
The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof ofapplication of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a conditionof continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History ClearancePennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint CriminalBackground Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of thenew hire process.
Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits anyform of workplace harassment of any kind. Klover is committed to providingequal employment opportunities and employing an inclusive and diverseworkforce.
Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,gender identify, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal lawrequirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state and locallaws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which thecompany has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment.
Klover SEPA Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
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