Northern Plains Rail Services

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We put a high priority on providing excellent career opportunities and benefits. We believe that in order to take care of our customers, we have to take care of our employees as well. Our team is always looking for hard-working employees to join us in helping to deliver outstanding rail services with a priority on safety, service, and growth.

Construction Cost Accountant (Full-Time)
Location: Grafton, ND
Job Type: Finance/Accounting

Cost Accountant - Grand Forks, ND(Full-Time)
Location:Grand Forks, ND
Job Type:Finance/Accounting

Job Title: Cost AccountantDepartment:Accounting Reports to: Director of Finance

Job Status:Full TimeSchedule:M-F, 8:00-4:30

Summary:

NPRC is looking for a detailed oriented Cost Accountant to focus on our construction operations.Monitoring, tracking, and creating matrix based on job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain a job cost environment for the construction business line and other various companies

Developing cost standards for materials and labor
Analyzing production costs and identify areas of concern
Coordinate physical inventory with cycle counts and validate cost of goods sold as part of monthly close-out
Analyzing business operations, equipment availability and utilization
Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger

Work with the construction team ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedure and job cost monitoring.

Analyzes, reviews, and assists in preparation of the annual business plan and financial forecast.
Participate in the formation and implementation of project financial plans
Communicate routinely with construction team on a variety of job-related topics
Evaluating the effectiveness of project reporting software and supporting database, as needed
Record and process job production costs while tracking financial commitments, recognizing revenue, and generating project profitability reports.
Maintain an ongoing work in progress report
Effectively communicate with construction team regarding contract documents, change orders, and other contract modifications
Enter and reconcile construction estimates and daily field reports
Run work-in-progress reports and complete weekly analysis reports
Assist with developing and monitoring business performance metrics to provide weekly status updates to management

Reconcile monthly subcontractor billings

Review and enforce subcontractor compliance

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Exceptional business acumen; analytical, forecasting, reporting, modeling.

Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.
Working knowledge of accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ability to effectively plan, organize and use independent judgement to meet necessary deadlines.

Valid drivers license.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

Occasionally lift 50 lbs.
Sit for long periods of time.
May require occasional travel to various facilities and provide additional services.

Education and Training:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
5-7 years experience in cost accounting; construction industry preferred

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and develop data into workable models and projections, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Familiarity with Sage 100 preferred

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.

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