Batchelor & Kimball, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Project Cost Accountant
Pryor, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expBatchelor & Kimball, Inc. is headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, and specializes in engineering and construction services. They are seeking a Project Cost Accountant to manage and measure assigned projects, ensuring accurate billing, monitoring progress, and maintaining project budgets.
ConstructionMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Create, maintain and update job cost master tables for assigned project(s) based on Company standards and specific job requirements. Special attention will be placed on ensuring phase codes & cost types are accurate and capture correct level of detail for job performance reporting
Maintains all project-related records, including executed contracts, subcontracts, bonding documents, final pay notices, etc. All documents must be attached to the job contract master table for audit purposes
Responsible for ensuring adequate documentation is received to proceed with change orders, and all final documents are received and attached to the job. This role will provide the required supporting documents to recognize both revenue and costs for pending change orders not yet formally executed
Responsible for maintaining project budgets and cost projections in the accounting system as provided by the PM. Investigate variances and support PMs in reporting those variances
Submits request for job cost transfer if errors have been identified through research of job cost metrics above. The CFO or Controller must approve all job cost transfers (refer to the job cost transfer policy for approval matrix)
Works with corporate accounting to close jobs once final audit has been completed, ensuring all open invoices have been processed and billed
Provide any supplemental reporting / documentation as requested
Complete job billings and pay applications timely and accurately according to contract terms; accuracy is a must and any discrepancies between core billing system (VISTA) and job specific billing method must be tracked and documented to ensure proper billings and reconciliations occur. Project cost accountant must be the expert on contract terms related to billable and non-billable costs
Monitors job over/under billing status and work with both the PM and corporate accounting to forecast billing status with a strong emphasis on generating overbillings to ensure positive project cash flow
Ensure all invoices are coded to the proper phase and cost type for jobs under responsibility. Proper coding is essential to support proper variance analytics monthly. If costs are charged incorrectly, work with corporate accounting to correct
Closely monitor unapproved invoice reports to ensure invoices are approved timely and accurately. Work with the PM to capture all costs (approved and unapproved) to include in billings where appropriate
Qualification
Required
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; strong excel and general computer skills
Strong leadership skills and attention to detail a must; must be meticulous with final work products
Ability to work independently and handle changing priorities in a high-volume transactional environment, proven success multi-tasking
Highly motivated and dedicated to contributing to the growth and success of the company
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Gain internal customer trust and rapport through effective work delivery, demeanor and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in business from an accredited college or university required
1-3 years of experience in project or cost accounting required
Preferred
Construction industry experience a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.
Batchelor & Kimball is a mechanical engineering and plumbing contractor specializing in projects that call for advanced expertise and problem-solving.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Batchelor
CEO
Nathan Deasy
Chief Financial Officer
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