Job Description
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).Legal & Dispute 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 InsuranceRetirement PlanFlex PlanRelaxed, family-friendly environmentApply today to join a team that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.