Cost Accountant Position Available In Erie, New York

Cost Accountant Job Description The Cost Controller will ensure accurate financial records, clean balance sheets, and reconciled P&Ls while driving operational analysis and project cost control. You’ll help steer budgets, track productivity, internal staff point incentives, and fill operational gaps as needed. Responsibilities + Maintain and reconcile A/R, A/P, and G/L; ensure clean balance sheets and P&Ls. + Manage Accounts Payable and issue payments for vendors and subcontractors. + Oversee QuickBooks Enterprise/QuickBooks Online (QBO) setup, updates, and troubleshooting. + Install, manage, and maintain QuickBooks Online cloud-based daily functions. + Train support staff in the use of QuickBooks Enterprise/QBO. + Liaise with CPAs, banks, auditors, and external partners. + Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reports. + Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, commissions, and adjusting entries. + Approve subcontractor invoices and resolve disputes as needed. + Track and own the employee incentive point system. + Develop and maintain job cost and performance reports. + Analyze employee point incentives and company performance metrics. + Benchmark overhead and advise on cost-saving opportunities. + Improve and refine reporting for divisions. + Support operations managers with vendor/customer disputes. + Coordinate with legal counsel as directed. + Gather data for dispute resolution as needed. Essential Skills + 5-7+ years’ experience with QuickBooks Enterprise/QuickBooks Online (QBO), from installation and setup to reporting. + Strong G/L, A/R, A/P, reconciliation, and troubleshooting skills. + Proficiency in Excel, OneNote, and Outlook. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is strongly preferred. + Construction industry and job-cost accounting knowledge is a plus. + IT skills such as cloud email support and server environment familiarity are advantageous but not required. + HR and employment law knowledge would be nice but not needed. + Compensation insurance and auditing experience would be helpful. + Open to training the right fit if they have basic skills and an outstanding personality. Work Environment The role is 100% on-site in an open office environment that can be noisy, so comfort in this setting is essential. This position is within a small, family-owned company with one location. There is an assistant/admin who supports this role, as well as an office manager, but it remains a very autonomous role. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility for shifts like 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment with benefits including health insurance, a retirement plan, and a flex plan Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 – $85000.00/yr.

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Health InsuranceRetirement PlanFlex PlanRelaxed, family-friendly environment Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Clarence,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.