Cost Accountant

Throughout our over 75-year history, Goodwin Brothers’ job has been to build. Come build with us. Goodwin Brothers is looking for a Job Cost Accountant
. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of accounting experience with knowledge of accounting in the construction industry.

The Job Cost Accountant is responsible for the entire scope of job cost accounting duties. These duties include: setting up new projects/new project estimates, reconciling internal and external change orders, creating cost codes, validating both subcontract and non-subcontract invoice coding, sales tax exemption and overall invoice dollar accuracy. The position also supports the analysis of project performance by updating internal cost trending reports, revenue forecasting and other analysis used in the assessment of project financial performance.

• 2-5 experience in field of accounting
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred
• Degree in accountancy or similar finance field strongly preferred
• Must currently live in the St. Louis metro area

• Review subcontractor invoices and reconcile subcontractor’s records to GBC contract documents and payment history. Resolve any issues with project management and route for approval.
• Review non-subcontractor job cost invoices for coding accuracy, dollar accuracy and sales tax compliance.
• Create new projects in Sage job cost and accounting modules. Reconcile the job cost system to supporting schedules.
• Export cost codes and estimates pertaining to new projects to Sage job cost.
• Review internal and external change order documentation submitted by project management. Enter accepted change orders to the job cost module.
• Update monthly cost category level trending analysis in Excel for each active project.
• Update summary level profit margin trending analysis by project in Excel.
• Verify contract values on pay apps match contract documents and accounting records. Investigate discrepancies.
• Update various weekly/monthly job cost related KPI’s.
• Assist in reconciling discrepancies between job cost and G/L systems as deemed necessary.
• Be the primary facilitator of the annual audit with respect to job cost related inquiries
• Support the CFO in the preparation of the monthly WIP report and related accounting entries.
• Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on budget and forecasting projects
• Assist in the preparation of annual insurance policy renewals and audits

• Medical and prescription coverage with eligibility on the 1st of the month following the first full month of employment. The company pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their family.
• Dental and vision coverage, included with the medical plan.
• Six paid holidays and a flexible time off plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Safe harbor 401k plan with eligibility on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Long term disability coverage

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing General Contractor in heavy industrial, municipal and civil type projects. Since 1947, we have instilled the value of long-term relationships built through our commitment to upholding the highest craftsmanship and integrity. We are St. Louis based, family-owned company. Learn more at

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.