What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant 2025 position at Allan Myers?
Responsibilities
Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated and meticulous Construction Cost Accountant with experience in construction accounting and the ambition to work hard on big, exciting projects. At Allan Myers, you will find coworkers who are ready to collaborate and commit to working better, faster, and safer on the job. We build things that matter while providing a pathway to the American Dream. Join us and let's build excellence together.
This full-time exempt level finance position is responsible for applying accounting principles to compile, depict, and process information. Provides financial insight, prepares relevant reports, maintains and readies business and financial transactions; all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assembles, accounts for, and assists with analyzing data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials, and overheads.
- Assist in the generation and analysis of financial forecasts including construction project revenue, margin, and cash flow.
- Contributes to the preparation of profit and loss statements, and accounting reports.
- Prepares and enters accounting journal entries and assists in the monthly closing process of the general ledger.
- Interprets the meaning of accounting and financial documents.
- Documents transactions and summarizes information.
- Modifies, maintains, or creates procedural documentation.
- Participates in reconciliations and in maintaining data accuracy.
- May audit contracts, orders, vouchers, and prepare reports to corroborate transactions prior to settlement.
- May assist construction managers, project managers, and estimators with information requests and perform special projects as assigned.
- Maintains awareness of accounting best practices and of internal control procedures while assisting in the coordination and monitoring of compliance.
- Assists team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Cost Accountant requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 0-2 years of construction accounting experience
- Experience in a heavy/civil construction environment is a plus
- Familiarity with multiple software including CMIC & Microsoft Office
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
