Job Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Cost Accountant | Aldridge Electric

The Tone:
This is an entry-level accounting role at Aldridge Electric, an organization with over 2,000 industry experts focused on energy and transportation infrastructure projects. This position is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data by managing cost codes, setting up new projects, and ensuring correct budget and change order records within the accounting system. The company aims to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, valuing teamwork and fresh perspectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Libertyville, IL
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure the integrity of financial data by managing the full life cycle of cost codes, project setup, and accurate budget and change order records.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, CMiC

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cost Code Management: Open, maintain, and close specific cost codes across active projects to ensure accurate tracking of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Financial Accuracy: Review and process transfers of incorrect charges to ensure costs are applied to the right codes and projects.
• Project Setup: Initiate new projects in the company’s ERP system based on contract awards, ensuring alignment with project management and estimating teams.
• Record Maintenance: Update project records and phases throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating closely with Project Managers, Estimating, and Risk.
• Provide Backup Support: Learn and assist with inputting contract modifications, change orders, and initial project budgets or revisions during peak periods.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level role; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field is preferred. An Associate’s degree with relevant internship experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting experience, with on-the-job training provided.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel (including vlookup, formulas, and data sorting); A sharp eye for numbers and data entry accuracy; Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Bonus: Prior internships or exposure to the construction/engineering industry; Familiarity with construction accounting software CMiC.