Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Location: Glastonbury, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Cost Accountant is a vital part of the Gemma Finance team, who reports to the Director of Accounting. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, self-driven and committed to delivering a high quality work product under regimented time constraints. The Cost Accountant should be focused on expansion of knowledge of our systems, processes, and guidelines and should strive for self-improvement.

Location:

This position is based out of Gemma's Headquarters in Glastonbury, CT and may involve occasional travel to project sites.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for job cost reporting, forecasting, and administration.

• Analysis of budget variances; other analyses as deemed necessary.

• Preparation of quarterly forecasting reports.

• Preparation of various journal entries to support the monthly financial close.

• Reconciliation of various balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Record keeper of monthly close documentation.

• Review of processes and procedures for improvement.

• Periodic site visits to support finance initiatives.

• Preparation of workpapers to support quarter end and year end requirements.

• Coordination with external auditors.

• Documentation of Cost Accountant process manual; update as needed.

• Documentation of financial process flow charts.

• Effectively communicate with other Accountants, Supervisors, Managers, and project team.

• Support and participate in collaboration activities to promote and implement process improvements.

• Perform other work-related tasks as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:

This position requires self-awareness and initiative. The candidate must be assertive to take on learning activities and grasp developmental opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance; public accounting experience of 4+ years or equivalent corporate accounting experience. CPA is a plus.

• Must have detailed working knowledge of Microsoft O365 suite of products, especially Microsoft Excel. Experience with Sage 300 preferred. Microsoft PowerBi also a plus.

• Highly motivated and self-directed; initiative and a sense of urgency to get things done.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

• High level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality is required, with ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Ability to work under pressure on multiple deliverables is a necessity.

• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to plan and prioritize work.

Gemma Benefits

• Advancement and Growth Opportunities

• Paid Time Off

• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits

• Company Sponsored Events

• Financial Planning and Savings Resources

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Work Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems:

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power, renewable and industrial industry. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 15 GW installed capacity including state-of-the-art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, industrial and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Additional information about Gemma Power Systems can be found at www.gemmapower.com

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.