Senior Job Costing & WIP Accounting Specialist

Senior Job Costing Specialist (Construction Industry Only)We are seeking a high-level accounting professional with 7+ years of experience in Job Costing, Work in Progress (WIP), and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis to support financial management in a growing project-based organization.This role plays a critical part in tracking project profitability, maintaining accurate WIP schedules, and ensuring financial reporting reflects the true status of ongoing projects.The ideal candidate will combine strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, expert QuickBooks Online experience, and will work closely with operations, project managers, and field teams to ensure project costs are accurately captured, analyzed, and reported.This position reports directly to the Controller and supports leadership with project financial insights and cost control reporting.What We're Looking ForA hands-on accounting professional who takes ownership of job costing, WIP reporting, and project financial performance.Comfortable working with project managers, installers, technicians, and operations leaders to ensure labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and expenses are properly recorded and monitored.Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify cost variances and provide meaningful financial insights on project margins.An advanced Excel user capable of building and maintaining WIP schedules, project cost analysis tools, and financial reporting models.An expert user of QuickBooks Online with recent hands-on experience managing job costing and project financial reporting.Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong accuracy and meeting deadlines.A strong team player with excellent communication and presentation skills, able to clearly present financial information to both accounting leadership and operational teams.Comfortable working in a growing company where systems and financial processes continue to evolve.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or FinanceMinimum of 7 years of accounting experienceAt least 5 years of experience in job costing or project-based accountingRecent accounting experience within the last 2 years is requiredDemonstrated experience with Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and project cost analysisExpert-level experience with QuickBooks OnlineStrong advanced Excel skillsAttention to detailsKey ResponsibilitiesReview and classify all credit card transactions to ensure expenses are properly allocated to the correct job, project, or cost category.Reconcile project-related purchases and ensure all project costs are captured accuratelyMaintain and manage job costing details and summaries across approximately 250 active projectsPrepare and reconcile Work in Progress (WIP) schedulesTrack and analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) including labor, materials and subcontractorsWork closely with project managers to monitor job budgets, cost overruns, and project profitabilitySupport revenue recognition based on project completionBuild and maintain Excel-based financial reports for job performance and WIP analysisSupport the monthly close process with WIP adjustments and project financial reportingCollaborate with operations teams to improve financial visibility across projectsPresent financial insights and project performance updates to management and operational teamsAssist the Controller with job cost analysis, financial planning or any other project or accounting report requested by leadership.Technical Skills RequiredStrong experience with:Work in Progress (WIP) accountingJob costing and project-based accountingCost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysisRevenue recognition for project-based workProject profitability and margin analysisCredit card transaction reconciliation and job allocationQuickBooks Online (Expert Level)Professional communication skills.Experience with Simpro or similar field-service/job management systems is strongly preferred.Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities should include:Pivot tablesFinancial modelingComplex formulasData reconciliationJob cost and WIP reporting modelsRecent hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online for project or job-cost-based businesses is required.Work Environment & Operational ExpectationsOur organization manages approximately 250 active projects at any given time, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to monitor financial performance across multiple projects simultaneously.This role works closely with operations leadership, project managers, and field teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and financial reporting.Due to the operational demands of project-based work, this position typically requires approximately 45–50 hours per week to effectively support reporting cycles, cost analysis, and monthly close responsibilities.A 30 minutes Saturday meeting is required to review project performance, discuss job cost variances, and align financial reporting with operational updates. Participation in these meetings is expected as part of the role.This position is a full-time salaried role. Work schedules may vary based on project volume, reporting deadlines, and operational needs.Additional RequirementsRecent experience in job costing and WIP accounting is requiredMust be able to work independently with minimal supervision.Meeting deadlines is essential.Team player.Local candidates only will be considered (Lutz and Tampa area)Experience working with QuickBooks Online and SimproEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and professional reference verification in accordance with applicable laws.CompensationSalary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year5 Days of PTO after 90 DaysCompany offers health insurance.Compensation will depend on years of experience and industry knowledge, particularly experience supporting construction, low voltage, or field-service organizations.Construction related experience for any type of trade-electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc. is preferred. Skills AssessmentQualified candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment involving Work in Progress (WIP) analysis and advanced Excel exercises as part of the interview process.Application Screening QuestionsHow many years of direct experience preparing or managing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules?How many years of job costing or project-based accounting experience do you have?What is your level of experience with QuickBooks Online?Do you have experience using Simpro or similar job management systems?How many years of Microsoft excel Advanced skills?Are you available to participate on Saturday operational meetings when required?Only onsite work. Are you currently located within commuting distance of this position?