Construction Job Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

At Winmar Construction, we don’t just build projects; we build partnerships, opportunities, and spaces that bring big ideas to life. For over 20 years, Winmar has delivered a wide range of commercial general contracting services, including Preconstruction & Estimating, Project Management, and Construction Management. Our team takes pride in creating a collaborative environment where innovation, efficiency, and strong leadership drive every project forward.We are looking to hire a Construction Job Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Construction Job Cost accountants are expected to be detailed oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines. To ensure success, Construction Job Cost accountants should be confident, professional, and meticulous with a keen interest in the cost-efficient operations of the organization. Top candidates will have outstanding presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Job description

Construction Job Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

• Cost Allocation: Assigning costs to various jobs or projects, ensuring that all direct and indirect expenses are correctly recorded.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecast for upcoming projects, ensuring that projects remain within financial limits.

• Data Analysis: Analyzing financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost control, and providing insights to management for decision-making.

• Job Costing Reports: Preparing detailed reports on job costs, including comparison of actual versus estimated costs, to help project managers monitor and control expenses.

• Invoice Verification: Ensuring that invoices for materials, labor, and subcontractors are accurate and properly allocated to the right jobs or projects.

• Collaboration: Working closely with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to ensure that project costs are tracked in real time and that financial data is accurate.

• Compliance: Ensuring all job cost accounting activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulations.

Construction Job Cost Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field (essential).

• 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience (essential).

• Sound understanding of accounting principles.

• Solid cost systems background.

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.

• Foundation Accounting Software

• Procore Construction Software

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Excel

For over 20 years Winmar has provided a wide range of Commercial General Contracting services including Preconstruction + Estimating, Project Management, Construction Management, as well as Advisory functions to streamline development and foster a holistic and collaborative approach. ​In the dynamic landscape of modern commercial construction, Winmar stands for innovation and efficiency, uniquely positioned to transform ambitious visions into tangible realities.

Company Description

For over 20 years Winmar has provided a wide range of Commercial General Contracting services including Preconstruction + Estimating, Project Management, Construction Management, as well as Advisory functions to streamline development and foster a holistic and collaborative approach. ​In the dynamic landscape of modern commercial construction, Winmar stands for innovation and efficiency, uniquely positioned to transform ambitious visions into tangible realities.