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Cost Accountant
Location
Kenya
Posted
170 days ago
Salary
$9 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Cost Accountant
Remote Raven
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and maintain detailed project budgets and forecasts. • Track and analyze all job costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses. • Review project billing and revenue recognition to ensure compliance with company and contract standards. • Prepare monthly job cost reports and variance analyses for management review. • Participate in monthly job cost meetings with the Project Management team to review performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions. • Reconcile project costs with general ledger accounts and ensure data accuracy across financial systems. • Monitor project change orders, ensuring accurate documentation, pricing, and budget adjustments. • Assist in preparing Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and monthly financial statements. • Support internal and external audits with detailed cost documentation and reconciliations. • Continuously evaluate and improve cost tracking methods, accounting processes, and financial controls. • Maintain accurate records of purchasing, vendor contracts, and committed costs related to each project.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in the construction or electrical contracting industry.
- Strong understanding of construction job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as CMIC, Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate (Timberline), or similar platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to create and interpret complex spreadsheets.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial team members.
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus but not required.
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