Senior Equipment Cost Accountant

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

The Kokosing Equipment Department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in construction operations, equipment management, and accounting. This role supports our growing fleet by overseeing the financial performance and integrity of the equipment department.

The Senior Equipment Accountant is responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and delivering insights that drive operational and strategic decision-making. This position partners closely with equipment operations, project management, corporate accounting, and executive leadership to analyze costs, variances, profitability, and overall fleet performance.

This role plays a key part in supporting equipment-related financial strategy, including acquisition and disposal decisions, rental rate development, forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and long-term fleet optimization through detailed reporting and data-driven analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all equipment asset transactions and related reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for equipment operations across multiple entities, including variance analysis and budget-to-actual comparisons
• Develop, manage, and maintain departmental budgets and forecasts to support operational and strategic planning
• Leverage advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros to analyze financial data and generate actionable insights
• Identify, investigate, and resolve reporting discrepancies, financial risks, and control issues
• Manage and evaluate equipment rental rates, including project-specific and joint venture agreements
• Serve as a key liaison between equipment operations, project teams, and corporate accounting
• Collaborate with corporate shared services teams (accounts payable and accounts receivable) to ensure accurate and efficient equipment-related transactions
• Oversee equipment-related documentation, including contracts, amendments, insurance records, and appraisals, ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Evaluate business processes and strengthen internal controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements and technology adoption
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects to support evolving business needs
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, manufacturing, equipment, dealership, or related industry
• Experience with equipment or fixed asset accounting strongly preferred
• Experience with large ERP systems; familiarity with Vista by Viewpoint is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of technical accounting principles, accounting processes / best practices, and internal controls

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of job costing and equipment-focused accounting environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Understanding of project lifecycle processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and work styles
• Proven problem-solving abilities, including identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability and commitment to accuracy and quality