Senior Cost Accountant Job West Chesterfield New Hampshire USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Senior Job Cost Accountant
Location: West Chesterfield

Title: Sr. Job Cost Accountant

Job Type: Contract
Location: Great Barrington, MA
Pay Range: $90,000.00 – $
Salary Interval: Full Time

Position Summary

The Sr. Job Cost Accountant oversees and supports day‑to‑day accounting functions at Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) construction subsidiaries, focusing on job costing, work‑in‑progress analysis, and operational reporting for paving operations. The role acts as a critical bridge between Finance and Construction Operations to ensure financial results accurately reflect field performance.

Essential Functions

Lead the accuracy and integrity of project financial performance through job cost reporting and work‑in‑progress (WIP) analysis, connecting field execution to financial results.

Collaborate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Contract Administrators to ensure accurate job setup, cost projections, and backlog reporting.

Partner with Job Cost Specialists to accurately record subcontract and purchase commitments, ensuring purchase orders and AP transactions align with proper jobs, phases, and accounting treatment.

Develop and enhance financial and operational reporting to deliver actionable insights into project and divisional performance, leveraging automation and emerging technologies.

Perform variance analysis of actual results versus budget and prior year, identifying key cost drivers and recommending corrective actions.

Conduct unit cost and production analysis to ensure accuracy and transparency of project costs, including labor, equipment utilization, and cost allocation methodologies.

Support project closeout processes, including financial reconciliation, revenue and cost review, and documentation of key lessons learned.

Assist with audit work papers and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including revenue recognition, cost projections, and translating backlog into realistic financial expectations.

Participate in project review meetings, translating financial data into actionable insights and reinforcing accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting.
Experience with Viewpoint Vista or similar construction/project‑based accounting systems preferred.
Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
Minimum six (6) years of accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in construction or manufacturing; WIP experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP, including revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build cross‑functional relationships and clearly communicate financial information.
Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and drive results through a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.
Legal right to work in the U.S.

Travel

Position may require up to 15–20% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York and New England, based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. It is predominantly sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, or standing as required during travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer. We provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary

Salary range: $90,000.00 – $ per year.

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