Cost Controller Position Available In Erie, New York

Cost Controller Sheridan HR Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $65,000 – $85,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Accounts payable 5 years Bachelor’s degree Cost accounting Balance sheet reconciliation Human resources QuickBooks IT Senior level

Full Job Description About Us:

Join our family-friendly team at Cortese Construction Services, where a relaxed, supportive atmosphere meets professional growth. This role complements our internal accounting staff and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on our overall financial operations.

Position Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting /

Finance:

Maintain and reconcile

A/R, A/P, G/L

; ensure clean balance sheets and P&Ls. Manage Accounts Payable, issue payment for vendors/subs. 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.

Operations Analysis:

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 (e.g., Betterliving Sunrooms, TMP Helical piers).

LegalDispute Management:

Support operations managers with vendor/customer disputes. Coordinate with legal counsel as directed. Gather data for dispute resolution as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

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.

Strongly Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or related field). Construction industry and job-cost accounting knowledge. IT skills (cloud email support, server environment familiarity). HR and employment law knowledge.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Retirement Plan Flex Plan Relaxed, family-friendly environment Apply today to join a team that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.