Project Cost Analyst/Accountant at MC2 in PARAMUS, New Jersey

Job Description:

Project Cost Analyst/Accountant

Locations: Nevada, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

The Project Cost Analyst/Accountant is accountable for monitoring the progress of projects and investigating variance. The Project Cost Analyst/Accountant will work closely with Division Presidents, Account Managers and the Corporate Accounting team. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following.

Duties & Responsibilities

Forecasting /Reporting

• Assist with strategic planning/forecasting of project financials


• Assist in managing Salestracker (QuickBase) by adding, updating, and deleting projects


• Review and compare projects with estimates and contracts and alerting management of any changes necessary


• Provide variance reports


• Assist Division Presidents in annual forecasting


• Update/Maintain Data on Spec Loss Workbook Daily


• Create and Distribute Spec Loss Report Weekly


• Send Weekly Timecard Report for Shop Capacity

Accounting / Project Management

• Prepare billing sheets and evaluate the performance of the projects


• Monitor late costs and research and present explanations to division president


• Coordinate billing accruals and compare accruals to contract and estimates for inconsistencies


• Cost Tracking including moving cost and time


• Monitor job dates to verify job will be completed in the month indicated


• Work with purchasing to research and track purchase orders

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required


• 1-2 years accounting experience preferred


• Excellent listening skills and strong oral and written communication skills.


• The ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex issues.


• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBase, and Hubspot or any CRM software is highly preferred


• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to produce sufficient volume of work while maintaining accuracy is a must.


• A strong work ethic and a "can-do anything" attitude.