Sr. Cost Accountant, Construction Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Sr. Accountant

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our team. In this ...

Location

United States , Florence

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or a similar role
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting
Experience in commercial construction, telecom, or related industries is preferred
Proficiency in JD Edwards or comparable enterprise resource planning systems is advantageous
Solid understanding of construction accounting principles and practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on financial data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Job Responsibility

Monitor and analyze costs to provide insights for financial planning and management
Develop and maintain systems to support budget adherence and cost control
Communicate financial impacts of contracts to various stakeholders
Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations
Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and time entry functions accurately
Compile and submit necessary documentation for invoicing processes
Generate and submit invoices and billing statements in accordance with contractual agreements
Reconcile billing and other financial submissions to ensure data accuracy
Oversee month-end activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
Collaborate with internal teams to utilize financial data for business improvement.

What we offer

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Enrollment in company 401(k) plan
Access to top jobs
Free online training.

Senior Project Accountant / Sr. Financial Analyst

Large and rapidly growing construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior ...

Location

United States , Tysons Corner

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting related area of study
4+ years Project Accounting or Project Finance within a Construction, Engineering, Government Contracting or similar industry
Excel proficiency to include pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Strong aptitude with history of showing ability to learn and apply new concepts
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Project Cost Control
Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects
Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances
Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration
Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis
Project Procurement Planning
Lead procurement planning effort for the project
Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included
Help project team procure the job according to plan
Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Sr. Accountant - Fixed Assets

The primary function of this role is to provide proficient accounting services r...

Location

United States , Woodbury

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Accountant role or similar
Proven skills in Account Reconciliation and Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Experience with Bank Reconciliations and General Ledger management
Proficiency in creating and managing Journal Entries
Solid experience with Excel for financial tasks and reporting
Demonstrable ability in Month End Close procedures
Familiarity with NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for financial management
Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Dynamics 365 Business Central
Extensive knowledge in Fixed Asset management, including Fixed Asset System, Fixed Assets, Maintaining Fixed Asset, Fixed Asset Ledger, Fixed Asset Accounting, Fixed Asset Inventory, Fixed Asset Depreciation, and Fixed Asset Additions
Proficiency in Accrual Accounting, including managing Expense Accruals and Monthly Accruals

Job Responsibility

Oversee the Fixed Asset System, ensuring accurate and timely recording of asset additions and retirements
Implement a robust system of procedures, forms, and controls for fixed asset management
Ensure proper calculation and recording of depreciation, disposals, retirements, and transfers in the Fixed Asset System
Conduct periodic audits of fixed assets and manage the asset tagging process
Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve queries related to job/project costs and track company's fixed asset spending relative to its capital budget
Reconcile all fixed asset-related balance sheet accounts, and assist in formulating accounting policies and procedures for job cost tracking and maintenance of property, plant, and equipment records
Interpret and correct information in the fixed asset and construction work in progress system
Prepare and submit property tax returns in coordination with the Director of Tax
Carry out research, journal entries, and fixed asset entries as required, including asset impairment

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Sr Construction Specialist

Sr Construction Specialist play a crucial role in assisting, overseeing and/or m...

Location

United States

Salary:

78600.00 - 101844.00 USD / Year

AMTRAK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
3 years of prior relevant experience required
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints
Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating
Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work
Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills
Strong Safety Focus
Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Support capital construction efforts by assisting in providing technical support to contractor, force account and supervision as well as helping to satisfy scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements on the project. Initiate action when necessary to ensure the project is being built as specified in the scope of work
At the director of the Capital Construction manager and in collaboration with the Sr Engineers, work with contractor, force account and supervision to ensure the project is executed in accordance to agreed upon scope, costs, and schedule
Evaluate, select, and apply standard construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using solid engineering judgment in making decisions
Communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors. apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines to various area of responsibility
Work with the Program/Project Manager, review potential change requests from the field and, if appropriate, prepares a potential change notice with appropriate justification for submission to PM
Assist and/or lead with coordinating and assuring adherence to Site Specific Safety Work Plans with Contractors and Amtrak Personnel
Coordinate applicable track and ET outages. Prepare outage plans
Interact with Amtrak personnel leadership for resource planning
Conduct project site visits to assess project feasibility, determine scope requirements and potential challenges
Coordinate the work of contractors to include engineers, technicians, and other personnel who help on specific project activities and assignments

What we offer

health, dental, and vision plans
health savings accounts
wellness programs
flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
life insurance
short and long term disability insurance
paid time off
back-up care
adoption assistance

Fulltime

New

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our growing team in Cin...

Location

United States , Cincinnati

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in month-end close processes and financial reporting
Strong knowledge of general ledger management and journal entries
Experience with account and bank reconciliations
Familiarity with job costing techniques in the construction industry
Hands-on experience using ComputerEase or similar accounting software
Detail-oriented with a strong ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Job Responsibility

Manage job costing, forecasting, and cash flow for multi-phase construction projects
Handle accounting processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, and resolve any discrepancies
Maintain vendor records and oversee vendor setups
Process internal invoicing between company entities
Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring smooth operations
Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting
Review weekly payroll data for accuracy and compliance
Process daily receipts and ensure proper recording in financial systems
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the accounting team

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
free online training

Sr. Accountant

The Accountant will play an essential role in daily and monthly accounting opera...

Location

United States , Tomball

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Accounting
Construction - WIP, POC or Job Costing experience
Small to mid-sized company experience
Intermediate Excel skills

Job Responsibility

Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and review accounts for accuracy each month
Manage subcontractor payroll, including verification, setup, compliance, and weekly processing
Support job costing, ensuring accurate tracking, coding, and reporting of job-related expenses
Process and review employee expense reports following company policies
Handle intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and cross-entity activity
Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and preparing the P& L
Maintain prepaid schedules and recurring allocations
Prepare and file sales tax reports and monitor multi-jurisdiction compliance
Track, assess, and support franchise tax requirements and exposure

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Sr. Corporate Controller

Insight Global is looking for a Sr Corporate Controller to join their client's g...

Location

United States , Upland

Salary:

180000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Insight Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting or Finance with a related bachelors degree
Experience leading all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, job cost accounting, and month-end close for multi-project telecom construction environments
Ability to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
maintain strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting
Demonstrated experience managing project cost tracking and WIP schedules, providing timely analysis of job profitability and variance reporting
Experience overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with operations and project managers to align financial plans with construction timelines
Experience mentoring and developing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Job Responsibility

Overseeing general ledger and month end close responsibilities
Managing a group of team members responsible for other pieces of the cash flow operations and general financial organization
Mentoring others

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options
401k retirement account access with employer matching
Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Fulltime

Capital Construction Manager

Amtrak is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation effort to transform New York Pe...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

113200.00 - 146664.00 USD / Year

AMTRAK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
7 years of prior relevant experience required
9+ years of relevant experience preferred
Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities
Demonstrated project/construction management and supervisory experience
Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance/cost control experience
Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance
Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget
Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities
Advance principles of project management, program development, implementation and administration for improvement and maintenance projects.

Job Responsibility

Directs, manages, and coordinates construction of projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed.
Responsible for project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to design and construction.
Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures related to the construction discipline
Assists with the coordination of all construction activities between Amtrak personnel and contractors. Ensures effective utilization and scheduling of third-party contractors force account labor
Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication
Maintains a teamwork environment with peers across the NYPennT team
Assist with development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning
Prepares construction cost estimates and schedules in coordination with the Sr. Construction Manager and the Principal Project Manager.
Responsible for preparing force account resource requests, tracking force account labor, material, and other resources.
Assist with oversight of project budgets

What we offer

health, dental, and vision plans
health savings accounts
wellness programs
flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
life insurance
short and long term disability insurance
paid time off
back-up care
adoption assistance

Fulltime

Sr. Cost Accountant, Construction

University of Rochester

Location:
United States of America , Rochester

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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