We are looking for an experienced Senior Job Cost Accountant to join a dynamic construction company in Boynton Beach, Florida. This role is ideal for an accounting expert with a strong background in job costing, particularly within the construction and heavy civil sectors. As a key member of the team, you will oversee critical financial functions, ensuring accurate cost tracking and providing strategic insights to support organizational growth. Responsibilities:• Manage detailed job cost accounting processes, including budget monitoring, performance analysis, and variance reporting.• Develop and oversee complex job code structures to ensure proper cost allocation across multiple projects.• Prepare comprehensive job cost reports and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership and project managers.• Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with operational goals and drive profitability.• Ensure compliance with government contracts and relevant accounting regulations.• Work closely with estimating, procurement, and operations teams to optimize cost tracking methods.• Implement and refine best practices for job costing procedures and strengthen internal controls.• Utilize advanced accounting systems to track costs, generate reports, and manage project-specific financial data.• Support audit processes and compliance efforts related to job costing and government contracts.• Assist with month-end close procedures, including reconciliations and financial analysis related to projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in job cost accounting within the construction industry. • Familiarity with government contracts and related accounting regulations is highly preferred. • Advanced proficiency in large-scale accounting systems, particularly those tailored to construction. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. • Excellent communication skills to convey financial data clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and contribute to process improvements. • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining high reporting standards.

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Boynton Beach, FL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Job Cost Accountant to join a dynamic construction company in Boynton Beach, Florida. This role is ideal for an accounting expert with a strong background in job costing, particularly within the construction and heavy civil sectors. As a key member of the team, you will oversee critical financial functions, ensuring accurate cost tracking and providing strategic insights to support organizational growth. Responsibilities:• Manage detailed job cost accounting processes, including budget monitoring, performance analysis, and variance reporting.• Develop and oversee complex job code structures to ensure proper cost allocation across multiple projects.• Prepare comprehensive job cost reports and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership and project managers.• Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with operational goals and drive profitability.• Ensure compliance with government contracts and relevant accounting regulations.• Work closely with estimating, procurement, and operations teams to optimize cost tracking methods.• Implement and refine best practices for job costing procedures and strengthen internal controls.• Utilize advanced accounting systems to track costs, generate reports, and manage project-specific financial data.• Support audit processes and compliance efforts related to job costing and government contracts.• Assist with month-end close procedures, including reconciliations and financial analysis related to projects.
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