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Cost Accountant

PJ Dick
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job Description

Job Description

PJ Dick, Inc. , the premier regional general contractor and commercial construction manager, is looking for a Cost Accountant to join its operations team at our North Shore corporate headquarters.

About PJ Dick :

  • Family-owned, Family of Companies whose core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, Family, and Community;
  • Consistently ranked in the Top 100 Builders nationally by Engineering News Record;
  • Voted one of Pittsburgh's "Best Places to Work" multiple times.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package that includes, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, annual bonus AND profit sharing. We also have FREE company parking!

What the Role Involves :

  • Maintain and control job cost by collecting and recording direct costs (materials, labor and subcontract services) and allocating indirect costs using a sound application methodology;
  • Inform project managers and executive management of project progress using project cost reports comparing actual costs to-date vs. estimated costs as well as forecasted costs;
  • Identify when cost overruns will lead to reduced profitability;
  • Requires considerable knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounting functions along with processing Subcontractor Payment Applications, Retention, Stored Materials and preparing Owner Billings for Lump Sum and Cost Reimbursable projects.
  • SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

    Educational and experience requirements include : Four-year accounting degree or equivalent; 3-6 years of experience with construction accounting and billing required; Strong communication and analytical skills, Microsoft Office Suite experience, and advanced Excel software proficiency essential.

    Individuals with Disabilities : PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at 412.807.2000 or email us at careers@pjdick.com.

    PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.

    We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear : We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.

    To view our EEO policy, click here ; to view our Section 503 and VEVRAA Affirmative Action Policy, click here .

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