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About Us Discover your future at Forgen! At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen. Location: Centennial, CO Employment Type:Exempt, Regular, Full-Time Manager Position:No Reports To:Accounting Manager or designee Travel: Yes Summary of Functions A Cost Accountant II monitors the financial progress of a project, computes operating fixed and variable costs (variance analysis) and compares such costs to budgets. Comparing budget amounts to actual expenses is an accounting function that helps senior management adjust project costs while work is still in progress. A cost accountant typically reports periodic financial statements to the Accounting Manager and ensures that accounting procedures and systems are adequate and functional. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job. Remain up to date on project values, cost (including labor and equipment hours) and schedule performance; all project deliverables, contract award and modifications, status of billed and unbilled revenues, and project forecasting. Maintains a complete project file, an up-to-date estimate at completion (EAC), and is prepared to answer questions on the project status. Maintain project files to include original as-bid budget, EAC, Statement of Work (SOW's), project closeout documentation, etc. Ensure project labor setup is correctly coordinated with contracts, accounting, and human resources as necessary as well as communicating to the executing Project Team the pertinent project information. On-going review of project information for completeness as well as ensuring project deliverables are completed on a weekly schedule. Monitor contract cost performance, address notification of funding limitations. Remain knowledgeable of and tracking Open AR and Unbilled Amounts for project, monitoring status of accounts receivables and being proactive to resolve problems. Analyze and interpret complex cost data to support strategic decision-making. Develop and implement cost control processes and cost reduction initiatives. Help lead the preparation of cost reports, budgets, and financial forecasts. Perform in-depth cost variance analysis and provide actionable insights. Collaborate with department heads to optimize cost allocation methods. Lead month-end and year-end closing activities related to cost accounting. Conduct detailed inventory valuations and reconcile discrepancies. Mentor and train junior cost accountants within the team. Providing invoice support as necessary. Perform additional assignments as directed. Experience/Education BS in Business Administration (in related field) or equivalent experience. Two to four years of Cost Accounting experience. One plus years of experience with a Government Contractor preferred. Performing various financial analysis such as reconciliations and variance analysis. Business Nav experience a plus. Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business. Company will provide additional training, as necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Be able to distinguish accounting requirements per contract and per contract type - FFP, T&M, CPFF. Ability to c mmunicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner. Detail oriented with the ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and take on new responsibilities in a high-volume environment. Skills in coordinating schedules, leading meetings, updating and distributing meeting materials, and identifying and tracking action items. Effective communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex data. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure. Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties in a timely manner. Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel. Ability to prioritize and organize effectively. Demonstrated Analytical skills. Demonstrated Project Management skills. Demonstrated understanding of business actions necessary for processing travel requests and invoices. Ability and willingness to personally document and distribute weekly status reports on time, all the time. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers. Proficiency in all MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Must be strong in advanced Excel. Physical Demands The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is important. Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is also... For full