Project Cost Accountant

Headquartered in Ft. Wayne, IN, Tippmann Group is a privately held holding company for Tippmann Construction, Tippmann Properties, and Interstate Warehousing.  Our companies are recognized as national leaders in refrigerated construction, distribution and warehousing solutions, as well as property management.

Tippmann Construction Project Cost Accountants work closely with the Tippmann Construction Design, Estimating, Project Management, and Leadership teams during the construction process.  They are responsible for working with the Tippmann Construction team to manage project budgets, the financial and risk management relationships with subcontractors, issue change orders, allowance requests, and support all financial aspects of a construction project.

Core Responsibilities :

Setup, maintain and track assigned projects within accounting system

Monitor and report on the forecast variances of complex projects

Analyze project risks and proactively identify opportunities

Work with the project management team to evaluate budget overruns, cost to complete, and savings

Manage  subcontractor and vendor compliance including receipt of signed contract, insurance certificates, billings and lien releases

Ensure correct remittance of sales and use tax on the project

Manage accounts payable process for assigned projects

Oversee timely and accurate monthly billings to customers

Provide support for month end closing process

Reconcile the project budget with the accounting system

Support the project team in meeting customer expectations

Accurately report project costs to customer and customize reports to meet their individual needs

Other tasks as assigned

Skills and Capabilities :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• High level of proficiency in systems
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills

Must be well organized with an ability to prioritize work and multi-task

Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Track record of positive job / school performance, attention to detail and results-oriented experience

Ability to work with limited supervision

Proficiency with MS Excel

Other

Benefits