Senior Job Cost Accountant

Peckham Industries, Inc. • Hudson Falls, NY • 1d ago

Job Summary: The Sr. Job Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day accounting functions at PII's construction subsidiaries, Peckham Road Corp. (PRC), Palmer Paving Corp. (PPC), and T. Miozzi, LLC, with a focus on job costing, work in-progress analysis, and operational reporting for the entity's paving operations.Acting as a critical connection between Finance and Construction Operations, this position ensures financial results accurately reflect field performance. With high visibility across the organization, it offers meaningful opportunities for growth into broader financial leadership responsibilities. The position reports directly to the Construction Controller and indirectly to the Vice President of Construction.Essential Functions: 1. Results matter. Lead the accuracy and integrity of project financial performance through job cost reporting and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, connecting field execution to financial results. 2. Respect and engage. Collaborate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Contract Administrators to ensure accurate job setup, cost projections, and backlog reporting, reinforcing financial discipline across project lifecycles. 3. Communicate. Partner with Job Cost Specialists to ensure subcontract and purchase commitments are accurately recorded, and that purchase orders and AP transactions align with proper jobs, phases, and accounting treatment. 4. Measurement. Develop and enhance financial and operational reporting to deliver actionable insights into project and divisional performance, leveraging automation and emerging technologies to improve visibility and efficiency. 5. Obligated. Perform variance analysis of actual results versus budget and prior year, identifying key cost drivers across labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and overhead, and recommending corrective actions. 6. Committed to serve. Conduct unit cost and production analysis to ensure accuracy and transparency of project costs, including labor, equipment utilization, and cost allocation methodologies. 7. Transparency and learning. Support project closeout processes, including financial reconciliation, revenue and cost review, and documentation of key lessons learned. 8. Determined. Assist with audit workpapers and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. 9. Ownership and caring. Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including revenue recognition, cost projections, and translating backlog into realistic financial expectations. 10. Dedication. Participate in project review meetings, translating financial data into actionable insights and reinforcing accountability and continuous improvement. Requirements:Requirements, Education and Experience:1. Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting. 2. Experience with Viewpoint Vista or similar construction/project-based accounting systems preferred. 3. Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data. 4. Minimum six (6) years of accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in construction or manufacturing; WIP experience strongly preferred. 5. Strong understanding of GAAP, including revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting. 6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build cross-functional relationships and clearly communicate financial information. 7. Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and drive results through a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. 8. Legal right to work in the U.S. Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Travel:Position may require up to 15-20%

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