Cost Accounting Manager - Brayman Construction

Brayman Construction Corporation, a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in Saxonburg, is seeking a full-time experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our exceptional team and play a pivotal role in our financial operations. This position earns a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid time off, and paid holidays. Our campus includes a well-stocked cafeteria, a fully-equipped gym, and unlimited free coffee!

Job Summary:

The Cost Accounting Manager will hold a key role within the department by assisting with project and product costing for multiple legal entities; preparing financial projections and budgets; assisting with the monthly close and financial reporting process; and providing oversight to the Accounts Payable and Job Cost functions. The ideal candidate for this position will have a solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, strong communication and organization skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, the discretion to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Schedule:

The schedule for the Cost Accounting Manager is typically Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Based on project needs, some flexibility may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, forecasts, and actual cost records
• Review and analyze weekly reports with operations including productivity, equipment utilization, and other project related financial reporting
• Identify variances and work with operations to ensure resolution
• Review contract and overhead job setups to ensure accurate cost mapping and insurance code assignments
• Assist with collections and project-based cash flow forecasts
• Support the month-end close process to ensure transactions are booked timely and accurately
• Complete monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and cost adjustments
• Assist with monthly financial forecasts and reporting
• Assist with product costing and review monthly inventory reconciliations
• Participate in periodic physical inventory counts, as needed
• Assist with the annual budget process and periodic review meetings
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures across the organization
• Track and report project data to assist with tax compliance
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Job Cost functions
• Maintain vendor master data for multiple legal entities
• Assist with vendor payments and 1099 processing
• Review and approve invoices to ensure transactions are accurate and compliant with company policies
• Assist with the coaching and development of Accounting staff

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required
• Construction industry experience is a plus
• Viewpoint Vista experience is a plus

About Brayman Construction:

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients. Brayman Construction has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities. We love to promote from within!

Special Note:

This job description is presented as guidance only. Other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as management sees necessary may be added to this job description in order to achieve satisfactory job performance by the team member.

EEO Statement:

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.

Confidentiality:

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Full Job Description:

For a complete job description and list of responsibilities, please visit our career page at https://careers.brayman.com/careers/job-openings/

Location:

16056