Cost Accountant

XL Construction
Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2020 CLOSED ON 5/31/2020

Job Posting for Cost Accountant at XL Construction

Responsibilities for this position include the following:

  • Act as a financial partner to the project team, providing financial analysis and commentary
  • Continually look for opportunities to improve the project accounting processes
  • Act as a gatekeeper for the company in safeguarding the company’s assets and ensure compliance with corporate financial and risk processes
  • Setup and maintain job budgets for costs and billings
  • Review and analyze job costs reports with project managers
  • Assist with cash flow projections and trending
  • Have a thorough understanding of job specific financial results, including job profit, under/over billings
  • Review monthly owner billings and in some cases prepare
  • Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Subcontractors
  • Manage final job close outs
  • Responsible for following up on past due accounts receivable with project teams
  • Responsible for any job specific audits and/or client year-end confirmations
  • Prepare and review job financial packages with Project Managers
  • Provide full support to our project teams
  • Willingness to take on special projects involving systems or special reporting

Requirements for this position include the following:

  • 5+ years of construction accounting experience
  • College degree preferred or commensurate industry experience
  • Viewpoint and Construction experience an asset
  • Able to build relationships with both internal staff and external clients/subcontractors
  • Ability to read contracts to ensure compliance with owner billing requirements and controls
  • Self-starter with attention to detail and a proactive approach
  • Knowledge of subcontract billing and insurance requirements
  • Positive outlook and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy, demanding and team-oriented environment
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