cost accountant.

Growing real estate investment and development company is looking to add an Accountant to the team in Jacksonville! We are looking for experience in the construction and/or real estate industries, specifically focused on job cost accounting. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial reporting and cost accounting for assigned projects, to include the tracking of job cost activity to budgets.  This is a dynamic opportunity with exposure to leadership in multiple areas of the organization.

salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Process, code, and review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper job cost classification, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and contract terms.
• Maintain detailed project cost accounting records & track project costs against budgets, reconciling job cost details to the general ledger.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to construction and development activities.
• Reconcile WIP and other project-related balance sheet accounts.
• Roll forward and maintain lien waiver and lien release trackers, and coordinate with lenders, title companies, and construction teams to clear outstanding draw conditions.
• Monitor retainage balances and ensure proper release in accordance with loan agreements and contract terms.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing project schedules and providing supporting documentation.
• Misc. other duties and/or projects, as needed

Skills

Job Cost (1 year of experience is required)

Accounts Payable (1 year of experience is required)

Roll Forward (1 year of experience is preferred)

Lien Waiver

Financial Reporting - Internal (1 year of experience is preferred)

Cash Flow Forecasting

WIP (1 year of experience is required)

Account Reconciliation (1 year of experience is required)

Month-End Close (1 year of experience is required)

Journal Entries (1 year of experience is required)

Yardi (1 year of experience is preferred)

Construction

Real Estate

Qualifications

Years of experience: 1 year

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.