Cost AccountantFisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our office in Houston, TX.If it's electric, Fisk Electric Company has it covered. Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation's leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, MGM Grand and City Center projects in Las Vegas, Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport expansions and data center projects.As a Cost Accountant at Fisk Electric, reporting to The Controller, you will have the opportunity to:Provide technical direction to ensure effective application of job cost methods, proper auditing of job costs, and assist in project status reportingPrepare special reports (Work-in-Progress, Accruals, Fee Analysis, Actual Committed Reports) for use in comparisons and studies for project analysis, and reviews with Project Manager to fine tune projections and accurately establish the project's financial statusReview subcontractor Change Order tracking and ensures reconciliation with signed Owner Change OrdersAssist operations in analysis of job site audits to assess reasonable costs to date and estimated costs to completePeriodically compare actual costs with initial estimates (over/under budget) and provides feedback to Estimating/OperationsFacilitate the Project Status/Job Cost meetings and ensures follow through on action items generatedMonitor all job cost transfers and implements measures to preclude inappropriate transfers.Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriateRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related area preferred.
A combination of education and work experience may also be considered in lieu of degreeHigh School Diploma or GED requiredTwo years' experience directly applicable to Construction Accounting with a contracting company is preferredTwo years' Cost Accounting experience is preferredProficient knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Word, and JD EdwardsIntermediate level or higher with MS Excel look up and pivot tables is requiredExcellent Verbal and Written communication skillsFisk Electric builds extraordinary projects and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.Equal Opportunity Employer