Cost Accountant

The cost accountant is responsible for overseeing the management accounting and reporting processes and maintaining internal controls that reduce risk and validate the accuracy and completeness of the company’s financial statements. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, a team-first mentality, commitment to growth and developing others, and strong work ethic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for percentage of completion revenue recognition and working closely with operations.
• Manage job costing of expenses ensuring accurate coding across the company.
• Data analysis and process improvement related to company expenditures.
• Develop and maintain standard cost rates that impact weekly job costing.
• Collaborate effectively across corporate and operational leadership teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly with executive leadership and operational personnel.
• Issue timely and accurate financial statements on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensure that general ledger account reconciliations are completed on a timely basis.
• Maintain strong system of internal controls and orderly accounting system.
• Maintain and document system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Foster an environment of development and growth to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Oversee area of responsibility in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the company.
• Lead technological improvement projects to modernize the accounting and finance functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or CMA, preferred
• At least five years of experience with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience in service-based/project-based businesses, preferred

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

• Experience with general ledger
• Proficient with standard office equipment (i.e., computer, phones, scanner, fax and copier)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and managerial or cost accounting
• Effectively analyze and reconcile financial data with attention to detail
• Ability to identify and assess risk and implement effective internal controls
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership
• Exercise sound judgement in performing subjective accounting analysis
• Focus on value creation
• Demonstrates customer service skills while being an effective business partner to operations
• Possess strong administrative and analytical skills
• Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information
• Work independently and successfully as a team member
• Ability to lead and develop others
• Strong organizational and planning skills and an ability to perform under pressure
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to be personable and helpful
• Values different perspectives and fosters an inclusive environment

COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $85,000

 Lewis Services regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. Starting pay will be based on a candidate’s experience, skills and education. 

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000