Rosendin Electric, Inc

Senior Cost Accountant

Rosendin Electric, Inc$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3 years specifically in construction cost accounting.
  • Proven experience in job costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting for complex projects.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP and construction cost accounting methodologies.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data modeling.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and reports for various project aspects.
  • Perform variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to management.
  • Collaborate with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure accurate cost tracking.
  • Prepare timely cost reports including profitability analysis and inventory valuations.
  • Establish and enforce internal controls for cost accounting compliance.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting with detailed cost data and insights.
  • Mentor junior staff in complex cost accounting principles.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401 K retirement plan.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • 17 days of PTO plus 10 paid holidays per year.
  • 3 days of paid sick leave annually.
  • 3 days of paid bereavement leave each year.
  • 3 days of paid jury duty leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Bonding leave for new family members.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
  • Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation.
Full Job Description

Your Next Opportunity:


As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will independently manage and analyze project and operational costs, providing critical financial insights that drive profitability and inform strategic decisions across Rosendin. Your expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting directly supports the efficient delivery of complex electrical construction projects nationwide. You will play a vital role in upholding our financial integrity and contributing to our collective success as an employee-owned company.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop, analyze, and maintain cost accounting systems and reports for project costs, labor, materials, and overhead.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers and providing actionable recommendations to management.
  • Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations teams to understand project scope, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure accurate cost tracking.
  • Lead the preparation of accurate and timely cost reports, including job cost analysis, profitability reports, and inventory valuations.
  • Establish and enforce internal controls related to cost accounting processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by providing robust cost data and analytical insights.
  • Assist in financial statement preparation by providing accurate cost of goods sold and inventory valuations.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of cost accounting systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff on complex cost accounting principles and practices.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

  • Deep analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights.
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and specific expertise in construction cost accounting methodologies.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling for financial analysis.
  • Experience working with modern ERP and accounting software systems, ideally in a construction or project-based environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, managing large volumes of financial transactions and data.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance personnel.
  • Demonstrated independence and proactive initiative in managing responsibilities and identifying process improvements.

What You Bring to Us:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years specifically in cost accounting within the construction industry.
  • Proven experience in job costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting for complex projects.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Travel:

  • Minimal travel required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work primarily in an office environment, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; occasionally required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This role operates in a professional office setting.


YOU Matter 6 Our Benefits

  • ESOP 6 Employee Stock Ownership
  • 401 K
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
  • 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
  • 3 days of paid sick leave each year
  • 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
  • 3 days of paid Jury Duty
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Bonding Leave
  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Disability Income Protection Insurance
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
  • Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business5and your career.

About Rosendin Electric, Inc

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is an employee-owned electrical contractor headquartered in San Jose, California. The company provides electrical engineering, design-build, and construction services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Rosendin Electric was founded in 1919 and has completed projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record.
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1919

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