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Harris · 2 weeks ago

Cost Accounting Coordinator

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23.69/hr - $35.53/hr

Harris is one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, and they are seeking a Cost Accounting Coordinator to support the Finance and Operations teams. This role focuses on maintaining accurate job cost and inventory records for mechanical construction projects and ensuring data integrity in the ERP system.

Building MaintenanceCommercialConstructionData CenterIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService IndustrySmart Building

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Set up new construction jobs, phases, cost codes, budgets, contracts, and related master data in the ERP system in accordance with company standards and approvals

Maintain job records by processing updates for change orders, budget revisions, OCIP/CCIP designations, and job inactivations

Ensure required documents (contracts, change orders, exemption certificates, OCIP/CCIP insurance documentation, etc.) are obtained and properly saved in master folders

Capture and classify construction job cost data (labor, materials, subcontract, equipment, other) to ensure accurate and timely posting to projects

Run standard job cost and margin reports and perform basic variance checks to identify missing or inaccurate data, escalating unusual items to the Regional Finance Leader or project teams

Assist with daily and monthly accounting activities related to construction job cost, including troubleshooting differences and errors through data mining, detail review, and coordination with other departments

Prepare routine journal entries under supervision to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with US GAAP and company policies

Validate accuracy of purchasing card (pcard) charges posted to construction jobs and related purchasing activity, and follow up on coding issues with cardholders and approvers

Support cross-functional initiatives to streamline construction job cost processes, improve data quality, and enhance internal controls by providing data, testing changes, and documenting steps

Assist with special projects, job cost research, and ad hoc analysis as requested by the Regional Finance Leader or other Finance team members

Comply with accounting policies and procedures, helping to ensure proper internal controls are followed

Qualification

Cost accountingERP systemsUS GAAPExcelAccounting practicesData entryReconciliationsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP and Accounting practices

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables) and proficiency in Word and other Microsoft Office 365 tools, with the ability and desire to continue learning

Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in data entry and reconciliations

Preferred

Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and cost accounting preferred

Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems (CMiC, UltiPro, Adaptive Insights, or similar ERP/financial systems) preferred

Exposure to or interest in construction or project-based accounting is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

Paid Parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Company

Harris

National mechanical contractor providing design+engineering, construction, building automation, service, manufacturing, conveyors and more.

Founded in 1948

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.harriscompany.com/

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