About Us:
In-Place Machining Company is a worldwide leader in providing specialized on-site machining, precision measurement, and alignment services to a wide range of industrial, scientific, and military customers around the world. Our expertise includes providing unique machining solutions, R-stamp certified welding, portable brush plating, flame spray, Metalstitch cold repair of cast iron, and complete laser, optical, and mechanical alignment. IPM is growing, and we look to hire the best talent to support our needs.
Position Summary:
The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring that our service jobs are accounted for in a timely and accurate manner. One of the most important responsibilities of the role is to ensure that job costs are tracked and reported correctly, and the invoicing process is efficient. This position reports to the Controller of the Field Machining division.
Essential job duties include:
Ensure new jobs are set up correctly in the project accounting system
Review job progress and costs with project managers on a regular basis to ensure costs are accurate and to identify variances from customer quotes and purchase orders
Proactively raise job-related problems directly with project managers and IPM management as required
Prepare ad-hoc job reporting as needed by the project managers
Ensure the accounting team is aware of job invoicing tasks, including progress billing
Support teammates in the preparation of customer invoices as required
Open and track capital purchase jobs through to completion
Close customer jobs upon completion of all job-related activities and archive final job revenues and costs into the project management system
Assist with month-end close activities including revenue recognition, reporting on job margins, and reconciliation of work-in-process
Successful candidates should possess:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
3+ years of project accounting experience; a background in construction, manufacturing, professional services, or other industry with complex job costing needs is preferred.
Desire to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
Strong computer knowledge and skills, including financial accounting systems and Microsoft Excel proficiency; experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is helpful but not required
Aptitude and desire to propose and implement process improvements
Compensation and Benefits:
In-Place Machining Company offers very competitive wages and benefits including:
Competitive salary
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
401(k) savings plan with company match
Flex savings plan
Supplemental short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplementary term life insurance
In-Place Machining is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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