COST ACCOUNTANT - HARD COST

MGM MIRAGE, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is currently seeking an experienced Hard Cost Accountant for the new Project CityCenter.CityCenter will become the address on The Strip for luxury living, entertainment, shopping, fine dining, and gaming. CityCenter is the future of Las Vegas.Job Description:The Cost Accountant (Hard Cost) will assist in the preparation and review of schedule of values and the administration of contracts and proposals relation to construction projects. Responsible for coding budgets and commitments and review of invoice cost coding with adherence to standard company procedures, the Construction Specifications Institute Master format 2004 edition standards, and appropriate General Ledger expense accounts. Rely on extensive field concepts, practices, procedures, experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Job RequirementsComputer Software Requirements:
MS Word and MS Excel

Timberline SoftwareQualifications Requirements:
4+ years of experience in construction project management and/or contract administration.
Accounting experience preferred.

BS in Construction Management, or BA in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.

Possess strong communication, organization and multi-tasking skills.Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Code, enter and maintain all hard cost budget and commitment items.

Maintain consistency in cost coding across all projects.

Assist in development of schedule of values and administration of construction proposals and contracts.

Review trade contractors' insurance coverage, bonding, and lien waiver submittals.

Review and approve payment application cost coding from contractors.

Audit monthly contractor applications for payment to ensure compliance with standard company requirements.

Review change orders, anticipated costs and potential change orders for proper allocation bases and cost coding.

Review open A/P report and reconcile to funding received.

Maintain a commitment log, which will accumulate all construction contracts, change orders and back charges by trade.Please send resume via e-mail to