Cost Accountant- Construction

Cost Accountant — Construction

Abilene, TX | 4-Year Project | $110K–$120K per year

Schedule:

M–F, some Saturdays

Full benefits, PTO, 401k, paid holidays

Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to support project-level cost controls on a major 4-year construction project in Abilene, TX. Reporting to the Senior Controller, you’ll help maintain accurate, reliable cost data that drives project decision-making in a fast-paced construction and oil/gas environment.

• Maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost coding
• Track commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and budget performance
• Compare budgeted vs. actual costs and flag discrepancies
• Prepare weekly/monthly cost reports and dashboards
• Track change orders, scope changes, and maintain audit trails
• Review invoices, commitments, and subcontractor/supplier documentation
• Coordinate with PMs, Accounting, Estimating, Procurement, and field teams
• Maintain data accuracy in Procore and internal reporting systems
• Support the Senior Controller with audits and financial reviews
• Comfortable using Claude/AI tools for reporting and efficiency

Procore, Excel, project cost tracking/reporting systems, AI tools (Claude)

• Experience: 2–5 years of project accounting or cost accounting
• Education: Bachelor’s preferred not required; accounting, finance, construction management, or business background relevant
• Skills: Excel (important), Procore (strongly preferred), ERP/project accounting systems a plus; cost tracking, budgeting support, commitments/actuals, cost coding, reporting, change documentation, invoice review, analytical problem-solving, and AI-driven efficiency

Please Note:

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.