Job Title: Cost Accounting Consultant
Type: Contract
Duration: 3 plus months
Location: Leominster MA Area (On-Site 5 days a week)
Compensation $70.00 per hour
Overview:
We are looking for a Cost Accountant Manager or Controller level professional to assist a Hi-Tech manufacturing client with a full review of SOP’s and assisting in the cost process while the Controller and CFO work on a large project. This professional will need to have prior experience in reviewing, editing and building Cost SOP’s. This professional will be working onsite with the Controller and CFO on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Percentage of Completion (POC) Accounting:
- Calculate and record POC journal entries for large Department of Defense (DOD) manufacturing projects.
- Attend Budget/Actual/Forecast (BAF) meetings to gather and analyze data for POC entries.
- Project & General Ledger Management:
- Accurately set up and update projects, change orders, and service agreements in the ERP system.
- Manage project estimates, WIP valuation, and variance analysis.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies in project charges and timesheets.
- Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure accurate month-end close activities.
- Reporting & Collaboration:
- Prepare and review WIP analyses after each payroll cycle.
- Support external audits and participate in special projects as needed.
- Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to streamline the monthly close process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- 4+ years of job costing and/or POC accounting experience.
- 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience (Project Accounting preferred).
- Proficiency with accounting software (Epicor preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
- Public accounting experience is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- This is an in-office position.
If you are interested in this position please apply to this opportunity or send your resume to [email protected]
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