Allan Myers Looking for Job Cost Accountant at Fallston, MD  Full Time

This exempt position requires construction industry knowledge and experience to apply Accounting principles to compile, account for, and analyze construction costs and financial information, past, present and future, including the regular preparation of appropriate reports.

Compiles, accounts for and analyzes construction cost data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials and overheads.
• Ensures integrity of cost data, including proper cost entry, allocations and accruals.
• Assists in the verification and reconciliation of construction quantities.
• Tracks and maintains proper project cost budgets including owner and subcontract change orders.
• Performs budget variance analysis on cost and billing information.
• Prepare and enter cost accounting journal entries and assist in monthly closing process of the general ledger.
• Assist project managers in generation and analysis of project cost to complete analyses and financial forecasts, including revenue, margin and cash flow.
• Coordinates and monitors compliance with cost accounting best practices and internal control procedures.
• Communicates frequently with project team personnel and business unit management regarding financial status of construction projects.
• Assist project team to ensure timely and accurate billings to project owner.
• Maintain awareness of company purchasing best practices and procedures, including tracking subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assists team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
• Performs other miscellaneous projects as assigned.

• The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills and a minimum of 4-6 years in the construction industry.
• Strong cost accounting experience with heavy/civil construction in a self-perform environment is a plus.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or economics is preferred.
• MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and organizational abilities

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community.

Our Family is Strong and Growing

We employ more than 2,100 men and women. Our reputation for “Better, Faster, Safe” performance continues to bring us tremendous success. To keep up with rising demand for our products and services, we need to hire many more hard-working, ambitious people to fill hourly and salaried positions. Join our elite team, learn and grow with us, and we will provide a pathway to the American Dream for you and your family.

Your Future is a Career Not a Job

As a family-owned company, we attract the best workers in the industry because we treat every person as a family member. That means we practice care and concern for one another’s safety and well-being. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.