SR JOB COST ACCOUNTANT

Sr. Job Cost Accountant

City Light & Power (CLP) has built a reputation as an innovative, reliable, and responsive private Utility Development Leader. We support the federal government, military institutions, municipalities, and major utilities across the US, with financing, design, engineering, construction, and ongoing operations and maintenance for electrical transmission and distribution systems, as well as outdoor street, sport, and other recreational lighting.

The Sr. Job Cost Accountant t is responsible for overseeing and controlling job cost performance by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on direct and indirect project costs. This role serves as a trusted financial partner to Project Managers and leadership, providing timely insights into project progress, margin performance, cost trends, and risks that may impact profitability.

In addition to core job cost accounting responsibilities, the Senior Job Cost Accountant plays a key role in improving cost controls, supporting audits, mentoring others, and enhancing processes related to project financial management, forecasting, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership nationwide to ensure accurate job cost tracking and financial reporting
• Analyze project financial performance, including cost-to-complete, projected margins, and variance analysis
• Provide routine and adhoc project financial reporting to project teams and senior management, proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Participate in and contribute to project handoff, review, and closeout meetings
• Lead job setup and maintenance, including establishing job numbers, budget allocations, and projections in the accounting system
• Review and approve job cost coding for direct cost invoices, subcontractor charges, and field payroll timesheets
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries related to job cost, revenue recognition, accruals, and allocations
• Allocate direct and indirect costs, including inventory, equipment, labor burden, and engineering, using sound methodologies
• Maintain auditready documentation supporting all job cost activity, accruals, and allocations
• Support internal and external audits, including compliance with federal or regulatory requirements when applicable
• Drive continuous improvement of job cost controls, reporting tools, and accounting processes
• Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced accounting or project staff on job cost practices
• Deliver proactive and responsive internal customer service to project teams and leadership
• Travel periodically to field locations for relationship building, project reviews, and financial status updates
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive project or job cost accounting experience in construction, utilities, or projectbased environments
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Advanced knowledge of job cost accounting, project financial analysis, and variance reporting
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and cost allocation methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis)
• Experience with construction accounting systems such as Sage, Spectrum, or similar preferred
• Working knowledge of federal contracting or regulated environments (e.g., FAR, CAS, FERC) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationshipbuilding skills
• High level of attention to detail, integrity, and accountability

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time exempt position. Office hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $70, 000 - $90,000 annually.
• CLP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, Paid Time Off, and holidays.