We are a growing local heavy equipment company seeking an experienced Construction Cost Accountant. This role goes beyond traditional accounting by partnering with project managers and operations leaders to ensure projects remain financially healthy from start to finish.
If you enjoy analyzing project costs, improving financial performance, collaborating across departments, and making an impact on business decisions, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Compensation:
Salary starting at $85,000 based on experience and qualifications.
What You’ll Do:
- Managing job costing and project accounting activities
- Tracking labor, materials, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead costs
- Preparing project profitability and cost analysis reports
- Maintaining Cost-to-Complete (CTC) forecasts
- Supporting project forecasting and gross margin analysis
- Preparing customer invoices, progress billings, AIA payment applications, and related billing documentation
- Monitoring accounts receivable and assisting with collections
- Processing vendor invoices and supporting month-end close activities
- Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
- Partnering with project managers and operations teams to improve financial outcomes
- Assisting with audits, reporting, and continuous process improvements
What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5-7+ years of accounting experience
- Experience with construction accounting, project accounting, or job costing
- Experience with customer billing, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Construction, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience
- Experience with AIA billing and payment applications
- Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Sage 300 (Timberline), Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar
- CPA designation is a plus
Why You’ll Enjoy This Opportunity:
- Stable, growing organization
- Collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to work closely with operations and influence project success
- Variety of responsibilities that keep each day engaging
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development
Apply Today:
If you're looking for an opportunity where your accounting expertise directly impacts project success and company performance, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of accounting experience do you have in the construction, heavy equipment, and/or manufacturing experience industries. (Please note which industry)
- How many years of experience do you have with job costing, project accounting, or construction accounting?
Experience:
- accounting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Raleigh, NC 27615 (Required)
Work Location: In person
