Construction/Manufacturing Cost Accountant

GeneralSummary of Position:

The Construction/Manufacturing Cost Accountant isresponsible for overseeing job costing, project budget tracking, and accountingsupport functions for a growing construction and prefabrication company. Thisrole is responsible for maintaining accurate financial data related toprojects, monitoring job profitability, supporting operational decision-making,and helping leadership maintain strong financial controls.

The idealcandidate has experience in construction accounting and job costing,understands project financial management, and can work closely with projectmanagers, operations, purchasing, and leadership teams to improve budgetaccuracy and profitability

EssentialDuties (Core Competencies):

Job Cost& Project Budget Oversight:

Maintain accurate job costing for allconstruction and prefabrication projects

Track and analyze:

Labor costs

Material costs

Subcontractor costs

Equipment expenses

Freight and shipping costs

Overhead allocations

Monitor projects budgets versus actualcosts

Assist in developing and maintain projectbudgets

Work closely with project managers andoperations teams to identify cost overruns and budget concerns

Review purchase orders and vendorcommitments against project budgets

Assist with monthly project financialreviews

Support forecasting of projects marginsand cash flow needs

WIP Reporting & FinancialAnalysis:

Prepare and maintain accurate Work InProgress (WIP) schedules

Track percentage-of-completion reportingand project revenue recognition

Assist leadership in evaluating:

Cost-to-complete estimates

Earned revenue

Underbillings and overbillings

Estimated final project margins

Generate weekly and monthly projectfinancial reports for management review

Provide analysis on project performancetrends and cost drivers

Develop reporting tools and dashboards toimprove operational visibility

Assist with forecasting company backlog,cash flow, and project profitability

Budgeting & Operational Support

Participate in project startup meetingsto establish financial tracking requirements

Assist estimating and project managementteams with budget setup and cost planning

Review change orders and assist withtracking approved and pending changes

Coordinate with purchasing and operationsto verify pricing and material cost accuracy

Assist in evaluating vendor pricing,material usage, and purchasing trends

Support inventory and material trackingprocedures within fabrication and warehouse operations

Help establish operational controls toimprove project efficiency and accountability

Accounting & Financial Support:

Assist with month-end and year-end closeprocesses

Reconcile job cost reports to generalledger activity

Support accounts payable and accountsreceivable processes related to project accounting

Assist with payroll allocation and laborcosting

Maintain accurate cost coding and projectfinancial records

Support sales tax and multi-stateconstruction reporting requirements and filings

Assist external CPA firms and auditorswith financial documentation and tax filings

Assist with licensing for projects

Help maintain accounting procedures andinternal controls

Assist in monthly forecasting andprojections

Complete prequalifications for jobs asneeded

Operational& Process Improvement:

Manage and provide the monthly status onthe bad-debt write-off process and provide recommendations for reserveaccruals.

Manage and provide monthly status reportson the release of bonds, liens, and all other related processes pertaining tocash and contract receivables.

Manage the job status from active, toinactive, to closed, and issue status reports monthly.

Help improve job cost tracking systemsand reporting accuracy

Assist leadership with financial analysisand operational reporting

Develop and maintain project costtracking tools and dashboards

Improve documentation and purchasingcontrols

Work collaboratively with:

Project management

Purchasing

Estimating

Operations

Executive leadership

Systems,Process Improvement & Leadership Support:

Assist with implementation andimprovement of ERP/accounting systems

Help improve:

Job cost accuracy

Reporting efficiency

Purchasing controls

Financial workflows

Inventory controls

Documentation standards

Develop standardized financial reportingprocedures across departments

Train project managers and staff on jobcost procedures and financial reporting expectations

Support executive leadership with specialprojects, financial analysis, and operational initiatives

Participate in management meetings andproject review discussions as needed

Purchasing& Inventory Management

Assist with materials, tools, equipment,and physical inventories, and cycle count as needed.

Learn, understand, and support inventorymanagement procedures and accounting.

Other DutiesAs Needed:

Assist with records retentionmaintenance.

Provide payables and capital data foraudits (insurance, state, internal).

Follow up on vendor inquiries fromvendors and/or employees.

Establish new state/local reportingrequirements, as necessary (includes online setup, maintaining a log of accountnumbers, filing requirements, and deadlines).

Follow standard operating procedures toensure employees can complete tasks successfully.

Backup payroll timecard processing, asneeded.

Backup billing functions and accountspayable functions, as needed.

Backup purchasing functions, as needed.

Backup project management assistantfunctions for payables, as needed.

Assist/provide expertise in setting upExcel files for various departments throughout the company.

Provide training to other employeespertaining to Foundation, Excel, and other useful reporting tools to improvebusiness knowledge.

Supervisory/ManagementRequirements: N/A

Qualifications:

To besuccessful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge,skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be arranged toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PreferredExperience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Financeor related field preferred

37 years of accounting or job costexperience

Construction accounting experiencestrongly preferred

Strong understanding of:

Job costing

Construction financial reporting

WIP schedules

Budget tracking

Cost analysis

Experience with accounting or ERPsystems such as:

Sage

Foundation

QuickBooks Enterprise

Acumatica

Viewpoint

Procore integrations

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical, organizational, andcommunication skills

Ability to work in a fast-pacedconstruction environment

Independent work/judgement.

Strong attention to detail.

Experience with Foundation accountingsystem is a plus.

CompanyStandards:

Represent the Company in a positive,professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.

Encourage and maintain teamworkthroughout the company and communicate all pertinent information in a timelyand effective manner.

Maintain our integrity by embracing highethical standards and adhering to company policies.

Consistently demonstrate Klovers sharedvalues.

Klover Benefits

Medical Insurance

Medical Gap Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Basic Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Employee Referral Program

The following PA Act 153clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginningemployment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child AbuseHistory Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI FingerprintCriminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed aspart of the new hire process.

Klover Contracting Inc.expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind. Klover iscommitted to providing equal employment opportunities and employing aninclusive and diverse workforce.

Klover Contracting, Inc.provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicantsfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, national origin, age, gender identify, veteran or disabilitystatus. In addition to federal law requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc.complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment.