Diversified Materials & Construction is looking for a Bookkeeper/Cost Accountant to join our multi-faceted construction company. You will be responsible for reconfiguring our accounting program to better utilize costing and profitability reports and performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins. They should also be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for our company.
Ultimately, you should build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for our company.
Responsibilities
- Collect cost information and maintain an expense database.
- Construct data accumulation systems.
- Determine fixed costs (e.g., salaries, rent and insurance).
- Plan and record variable costs (e.g., purchases of raw material and operations costs).
- Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
- Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department).
- Analyze and report profit margins.
- Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts.
- Assisting in month-end and year-end closing.
- Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experienceas a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, or similar role.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with Quick Books accounting software.
- Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
- Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills.
- Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Application Question(s):
- Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Missoula, MT 59801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person