Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. is the largest diving contractor on the West Coast, based out of Seattle, WA, a leading provider of marine construction and infrastructure support services in the United States, and an internationally recognized casualty responder.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing, inputting, and assisting in the accurate valuing of company inventory, services, and overhead.

POSITION ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform various cost accounting functions including full absorption standard costing, analysis and maintenance of material, labor and overhead rates
• Investigate project variances and produce weekly variance reports for management
• Produce weekly project profitability reports for management
• Create project-related invoices for customers
• Communicate with clients and suppliers regarding invoices
• Close out accounting for projects upon project completion
• Prepare and reconcile job cost reports (WIP) on a monthly basis
• Coordinate with Project Managers to create and enter purchase orders with accurate job cost application and codes
• Assist Project Managers in reviewing invoices, subcontractor pay applications or other documents and verify contract and change order values, previous payments, retainage, numerical calculations, lien waivers prior to the initiation of the approval and payment process as needed
• Track direct project costs on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
• Allocate indirect costs (overhead) to projects on a monthly basis
• Create work orders (project) number with sub-job to support proper cost tracking based on project breakdown structure
• Reforecast project costs with project manager on a weekly basis
• Manage and execute special projects as assigned
• Create month-end journal entries and supporting analysis
• Assist with preparation for financial reporting
• Assist estimating group on the projection of costs for upcoming bids
• Prepare, maintain and publish tariffs rates
• Update equipment and labor burdened cost data workbooks and NAV database (accounting system)
• Audit cost coding from payroll and accounts payable
• Create work order accounts in the accounting system
• Travel on-site as project accountant as needed
• Compile information for internal and external audits, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field

EXPERIENCE

3+ years in accounting field Experience with cost accounting

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills Advanced organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Excellent interpersonal and team skills Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills for other programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Perform work in an office setting Ability to lift 30 lbs

Perform work in a field setting as needed on projects Travel as needed for projects, 10-30% anticipated

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GLOBAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF GLOBAL DIVING & SALVAGE, INC. TO OBTAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES CONSISTENT WITH POSITION REQUIREMENTS: TO SEEK, EMPLOY, PROMOTE, AND TREAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, SEX, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION/CREED, HANDICAP/DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION/HISTORY, MILITARY/VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC OR CONDITION PROTECTED BY LAW.

GLOBAL WILL NOT DISCHARGE OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT, DISCUSSED, OR DISCLOSED THEIR OWN PAY OR THE PAY OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT. HOWEVER, EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS AS PART OF THEIR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS CANNOT DISCLOSE THE PAY OF OTHER EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO COMPENSATION INFORMATION, UNLESS THE DISCLOSURE IS (A) IN RESPONSE TO A FORMAL COMPLAINT OR CHARGE, (B) IN FURTHERANCE OF AN INVESTIGATION, PROCEEDING, HEARING, OR ACTION, INCLUDING AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE EMPLOYER, OR (C) CONSISTENT WITH GLOBAL’S LEGAL DUTY TO FURNISH INFORMATION.

IF YOU ARE A CANDIDATE WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF AN ACCOMMODATION IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT 206- 623-0621 OR EMAIL HR@GDIVING.COM.

JOB LOCATION

Seattle, WA

APPLY ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.GDIVING.COM/EMPLOYMENT

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, with at least 5 years of experience managing corporate or restaurant partnerships and/or marketing programs from the corporate, agency, or non-profit partner perspective.
• Direct experience developing large-scale cause-marketing or CSR/corporate philanthropic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization and work successfully with those individuals.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including strong presentation skills.
• Strong orientation towards customer service (internally and externally).
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, including ability to work effectively with others in a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a fluid entrepreneurial environment, lead projects, meet multiple concurrent deadlines, and organize time and priorities.
• Results driven, acts with resolve, and commits to follow through.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Proficient in MS Office suite; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to children’s issues, hunger causes, and/or corporate philanthropy; enthusiasm and demonstrated passion for Share Our Strength’s mission.

DIVERSITY

At Share Our Strength, we value an individual’s diversity of backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives.  A hallmark of our history, culture and values has been the organization’s desire to bring together motivated, intelligent, and talented people to work together to find and implement solutions to eliminate childhood hunger. We each come to Share Our Strength with a unique background, but together we form a team that yields amazing results.

This shared value of encouraging and embracing diversity in our organization fosters a workplace and culture that is highlighted for its innovation, open expression of ideas, and collaboration. With a strong shared commitment to the organization’s mission, and a unique blend of individual strengths, we are all working toward ensuring that each child in America has food where they Live, Learn, and Play.

PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED: NO CALLS PLEASE.