Job description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS AD IS POSTED IN RIVERSIDE AREA BUT THE PHYSICAL JOB LOCATION IS IN ANCHORAGE ALASKA - THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. WE ARE POSTING IN ARIZONA LOOKING FOR AN APPLICANT THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN MOVING FULL TIME TO ANCHORAGE ALASKA. Titan, LLC is looking for a Cost Analyst/Accountant with three or more years of experience in a construction or engineering environment. This is not a remote position - this is an in person position in Anchorage, Alaska. There is some paid travel (approx. less than 10 times a year) used for training and educational purposes to learn processes and systems/software. The ideal candidate will have proven experience costing and analyzing a multitude of projects. We are looking for a focused candidate with strong attention to detail. Responsible for job cost accounting on winter and summer projects. Accurately records, analyzes, and develops reports of the day-to-day financial business transactions for the company. This individual may interact daily with Project Managers, Administrative, Accounting and Executive Management

Essential Job Duties during employment:

· Partners with Chief Operating Officer and Construction/Winter Operations Manager reviewing and interpreting financial results and productivity reports.

· Collaborates with management and financial teams to improve business decisions and financial plans.

· First analysis to be performed in Job Costing of projects and services.

· Secondary analysis of company accounting books including P&L and Balance Sheet

· Track and manage business costs, including organizations’ expenses, budgets, and supply chains.

· Prepare revenue recognition schedules using the percentage of completion method.

· Record recognized revenue along with associated billings and cost over estimated earnings in excess of billings.

· Prepare selected cash flow reports and variance reports both on scheduled intervals as well as on an as needed basis.

· Ensure all day-to-day project financial activity is properly recorded in the financial software

· Analyze employee time sheets/hours and compare to associated job/cost payroll.

· Collaborate with the project manager/team to develop detailed, cost-effective budgets for materials used for projects.

· Prepare journal entries reclassifying job costs based upon review with project managers.

· Analyzing all transactions, identifying, and working unforeseen costs into the budget.

· Assist in tracking progress of all subcontractors’ costs on projects and identifying variances

· Preparing cost analyses by interpreting projects' financial data and information.

· Reporting any financial risks and budgetary discrepancies to management for review.

· Review current process and implement process improvements.

· Document procedures, processes, and systems as they evolve for the department.

· Track and monitor active projects.

· Review A/P vouchers for accuracy and proper coding.

· Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

· Prepare project ledger to general ledger reconciliations.

· Performing account reconciliations

• Reconcile and review general ledger accounts monthly as assigned.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Prepare financial statement analysis.
• Prepare audit support workpapers.
• Analyze and review with Project Manager(s) revenue recognition for firm fixed price contracts utilizing Work in Progress schedules/Estimates at Completion and reconcile unbilled receivables monthly.
• Update project budgets and forecasts, and analyze actual to budget to forecast results, communicating directly with Project Manager(s) monthly.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing contract gross profit and overhead costs to assure profitability.
• Reconcile and update contract backlog monthly, communicating directly with Project Manager(s) monthly.
• Review Project Summary Reports, unbilled reconciliation, and Work in Progress reports to assure all billings are being done timely.
• Analyzing manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization
• Determine cost standards for materials and labor.
• Analyzing production costs and recommending changes
• Training and supervising cost and inventory accounting/administrative staff as needed
• Organizing data efficiently to ensure the accuracy of their information and reports.
• Variance analysis between what things typically cost (standard cost) and what they actually cost.
• Quantify what happens, why it happens, what will happen, and how the various department should respond to these outcomes.
• Supports business recommendations by analyzing data and providing manager with insightful costing information.
• Manage expenditures and look for cost-efficient solutions to inefficiency problems.
• Improve product pricing or profits by solving cost inefficiencies.
• Perform incidental tasks related to the position as well as various duties, as assigned, to support the overall objectives/goals of the team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage the workload on multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Utilize established resources to complete work efficiently and effectively.
• Flexibility and multi-organizing capabilities.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager.
• Detail oriented and highly organized and able to follow and/or create a systematic method of performing a task.
• Knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial procedures.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to perform all work in a safe manner that meets company standards.
• Must be self-motivated and exercise self-initiative.
• Performs work in a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in a positive manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work conditions.
• General Ledger experience, experience with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of company-specific software. Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail.
• Ability to speak effectively before Management or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs as needed.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle multiple files concurrently.
• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Able to travel within and out of state for training as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred (substitution of 5-7 years of comparable work experience in Essential Job Duties will offset degree)
• Construction Accounting or Similar certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in Essential Job Duties with degree
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Position receives two weeks paid vacation per year - 1 week earned every 6 months of consecutive employment.

Medical Insurance Stipend

Relocation allowance for out of state candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riverside, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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