S.M. Hentges & Sons Inc ยท 1 week ago
Job Cost Accountant
Jordan, MN
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expS.M. Hentges & Sons is a family owned and operated heavy highway and civil construction company based in Jordan, MN. The Job Cost Accountant supports the financial management of construction projects by ensuring accurate job cost tracking, forecasting, and change order processing, while serving as a key financial resource for project teams.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringCommercialConstructionResidential
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate job cost records for highway, bridge, grading, and utility projects
Partner with Project Managers to review job cost reports, identify variances, and monitor cost trends
Assist with cost-to-complete updates and job margin analysis
Ensure costs are properly coded, posted, and allocated in Vista in accordance with company standards
Support the change order process in Viewpoint Vista, including setup, tracking, and posting of approved changes
Work with Project Managers to ensure change orders are accurately reflected in job budgets and forecasts
Assist in reconciling pending, approved, and billed change orders to job cost reports
Ensure change order documentation aligns with internal controls and reporting requirements
Prepare and review job cost reports for internal management and project review meetings
Assist with month-end close activities related to job cost, WIP, and revenue recognition
Support the Controller with audit requests, reconciliations, and financial analysis related to projects
Help ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and GAAP as related to job costing
Serve as a financial liaison between Accounting and Project Management teams
Assist in training Project Managers on job cost reporting, change order workflows, and Vista best practices
Identify opportunities to improve job cost accuracy, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of job cost accounting experience in highway heavy, heavy civil, or construction environment
Working knowledge of job cost accounting principles and construction financial reporting
Experience with Viewpoint Vista or similar construction accounting software
Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets
Preferred
Experience supporting DOT, municipal, or public works projects
Familiarity with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting
Prior experience working directly with Project Managers in a field-focused environment
Company
S.M. Hentges & Sons Inc
Civil Construction company that specializes in Sewer and Water, Grading and Excavation, commercial and residential developments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanette Hentges
Vice President/ CFO
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