Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a services organization in San Antonio, Texas. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and will focus on project-based accounting, cost monitoring, and financial reporting to help maintain visibility into budgets and overall job performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of purchasing transactions, reconciliations, and cost reporting in a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate cost records across projects by capturing labor, materials, subcontractor charges, equipment usage, and allocated overhead

- Examine purchase orders, supplier invoices, and supporting documentation to confirm correct assignment of costs to each job

- Compare actual spending to approved budgets, identify cost variances, and research the underlying drivers of exceptions

- Reconcile project-related financial activity with the general ledger to support complete and reliable reporting

- Produce regular reporting on job costs, margin performance, and budget-to-actual results for internal stakeholders

- Work closely with project leaders, operations teams, and external vendors to address billing issues and cost discrepancies

- Contribute to month-end accounting activities, including accrual preparation, close support, and audit-ready documentation

- Assist with purchasing-related cost tracking to improve oversight of project expenditures and financial accuracy Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred

- At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, job costing, or project accounting

- Practical knowledge of purchase orders, vendor invoicing, and project-based purchasing processes

- Strong Excel capabilities and experience using accounting or ERP systems

- Ability to analyze cost data, interpret variances, and communicate findings clearly

- Well-developed organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

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