About Our Client :
Our Client is seeking a Job Cost Accountant to join their franchise organization that provides services to cleanup and repair damage to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm or other disasters. Their 50-year heritage is one of innovation, resourcefulness, empathy, and outstanding customer service. Known for their innovation, our Client has pioneered many processes and services that have helped shape the property damage restoration industry. Their franchise network focuses on delivering the highest quality services in the communities, towns and cities across North America. Having created a synergy of excellence, expertise and experience that is second to none, their passion for quality drives everything they do.
Job Summary :
A Job Cost Accountant plays a crucial role in managing job file and office finances and budgets. Their primary responsibilities are to record and analyze job file finances, maintain financial records, and provide ownership with accurate financial snapshots of the business. A Job Cost Accountant works closely with the General Manager and the Chief Financial Officer.
- This position will support two locations - Lynchburg, VA and Myrtle Beach, SC - one onsite, and the other remote.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Job File Management
Enter all job cost expenses into accounting software and ensure sync to management systemMonitor all job cost ratios and gross margin progressCoordinate and lead weekly production meetings with project coordinators, project managers, and business leaders to review job and payment statusEnsure daily sync between accounting software and job management systemManage timely accounting-related job dates in management systemReconcile job costs with accounting software and close job files weekly, when readyGeneral Accounting and Job Management
Maintain a current and orderly accounting systemExport timesheets to ensure payroll is run in a timely fashionEnter all office expense transactions into accounting software to ensure bank accounts and credit cards are reconciled monthlyPrepare financial reports for review with OwnersCompute and monitor key financial ratios for review with OwnersPrepare and file government remittances on timeProvide accountant with required year-end business and staff informationAccounts Payable
Receive vendor bills, reconcile to POs and enter into accounting systemPay bills according to payment termsUpdate and maintain vendor and subtrade filesRequest and maintain updated Vendor / Subtrade Agreements, COIs, and other related documentsAccounts Receivable
Prepare invoices as required on job filesReceive, process, and deposit paymentPrepare aging receivables report for review with divisional leadersNotify Project Managers and Owners of problematic and questionable accountsPrepare files for closing.Safety Compliance
Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and the teamUse appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as requiredCustomer Service
Provide excellent customer service by addressing client concerns and questionsEnsure client satisfaction by maintaining clean and accurate job financialsTeam Membership
Foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork within the division and companyRepresent the brand in a positive lightCompetencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service and rapport-buildingExcellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational abilitiesProficient in time management, strategic thinking, and adaptabilityDedicated to continuous learning and maintaining confidentialitySkilled in clerical, administrative tasks, and intermediate ExcelKnowledgeable in basic math, arithmetic, and accounting processes (credits, debits, and journal entries)Self-motivated with strong priority managementEducation and Work Experience :
High School Diploma or GED equivalentA minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, administrative support, and data entryProficient in QuickBooks for bookkeeping and financial managementSkilled in utilizing the Microsoft Office SuiteExperience in construction industry (preferred)Benefits :
401KMedicalDentalVoluntary Life and AD&DPaid holidaysAdditional benefits available for enrollment, employee paidPosting Statement :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
