job summary: The Cost Accountant is the lead person to support project accounting. As an integral part of the project team, the Cost Accountant will provide financial services to the project including contract review, billings, work-in-place reporting, subcontractor and general condition payments, and cash reporting. The position acts as a consultant to each Project Manager, our internal customers. location: Columbia, Tennessee job type: Permanent salary: $65,000 - 75,000 per year work hours: 8 to 5 education: Bachelor's degree experience: 0 Years responsibilities: Assist other accounting staff in a variety of accounting assignments such as, adjusting and closing entries, preparing profit and loss statements, inventory, receipts and disbursements, balance sheets, computing and distributing labor material and overhead costs.Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process for areas, as assigned.Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and follow-up on reconciling items.Prepare various reconciliations and analysis of account activity.Provide support for the annual financial statement audit, as well as periodic internal auditsImprove and document general processes for assigned areas.Work closely with business leaders to develop and improve accounting policies, procedures and controls. Provides accounting support as needed.Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate financial reporting.Assist in the annual external audit by preparing schedules with supporting documentation as needed.Assist with annual corporate tax reporting.Perform bank reconciliation. Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.Verifies invoices are being charged to the appropriate accounts.Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records. qualifications: Qualified and interested individuals are encourage to apply here and contact Demetri Jordan with Tatum for immediate and confidential review. Demetri.jordan@tatum-us.com skills: AP, Audit - Internal Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information