Senior Cost Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Direct Hire

Schedule:
Standard business hours, Monday–Friday

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join a established construction firm specializing in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You'll dive into job costing for civil, utility, and power initiatives across California and the West Coast, partnering with project leaders to boost financial clarity and project outcomes. If you thrive on transforming detailed financial info into practical strategies that support field teams and leadership, this spot lets you own key processes in a collaborative setting focused on quality and growth.

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• Partner directly with operations to shape project success through sharp financial insights.
• Gain visibility and trust as a go-to advisor in a company committed to integrity and steady expansion.
• Contribute to meaningful infrastructure and renewable projects that benefit communities.
• Enjoy room to lead improvements and mentor others in a team-oriented culture.
• Benefit from autonomy in streamlining workflows while upholding top standards.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field; CPA preferred but not required.
• Bring 8+ years of cost accounting experience within construction.
• Offer hands‑on background in heavy civil, utility, power, or renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in Foundation, Sage, or comparable construction ERP systems.
• Excel in Excel with pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas.
• Show proven ability in contract negotiations and managing vendors.
• Possess strong analytical and leadership skills to deliver data‑driven solutions.
• Communicate effectively with teams across operations and executives.

• Oversee all cost accounting and job cost activities for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry and company standards.
• Prepare WIP schedules, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to reflect project and company performance.
• Manage contract accounting, vendor negotiations, and ensure competitive pricing for materials and services.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, internal and external audits, and financial planning for California operations.
• Lead efforts to streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations staff to analyze budgets, costs, and forecast margins.
• Mentor project accountants, promote consistency in cost coding and WIP practices, and uphold accounting best practices.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and construction accounting standards.

Dynamic’s benefits and leave programs for Temporary and Temp to Hire Associates are provided in our employee handbook and are reviewed during onboarding and follow state, local and federal laws. Eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on work location and employment status.

Dynamic 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.