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Along with advising the project managers on the profitability of their jobs. You will work directly with the Project Managers on theirs jobs.  \nPrimary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  \n1. Complies and analyze financial information to prepare job billings  \n2. Audits Contracts, orders and all job costs to substantiate individual transactions prior to billing  \n3. Job Cost  \no Set-up new jobs, review time cards, process PO’s, process inventory pulls, review costs, bill jobs  \n4. Maintain internal jobs, which includes but not limited to: set-up, track costs and billings  \n5. Establish and maintain contacts with customers regarding collection of invoices  \nSecondary Duties:  \n1. Back-up for other Job Cost Accountants while they are out of the office  \n2. Other tasks as assigned  \nKey Qualifications:  \n1. Use of PC, Forefront software or other windows-based accounting software, Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook  \n2. Excellent communication skills  \n3. Attention to detail  \n4. Teamwork  \n5. Analytical  \nPreferred Education and Experience  \n1. 4 year’s year related experience or training depending upon education  \n2. Bachelor degree in accounting or higher.  \n3. Professional mannerism, stable work history, ability to multi-task","cbCaitf9OtNFT4E8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitf9OtNFT4E8","pdf",170407,"English","# Job Cost Accountant Job Description\n## Primary Responsibilities\n### Job Cost\n## Secondary Duties\n## Key Qualifications\n## Preferred Education and Experience","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary responsibilities of a Job Cost Accountant?\",\"answer\":\"The primary responsibilities include compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare job billings, auditing contracts and job costs, setting up new jobs, processing related documentation, and billing jobs. 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