Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support construction project accounting activities in Wisconsin. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can connect detailed cost tracking with broader project financial performance and profitability. The role will work closely with Project Managers to oversee billing, monitor budgets, analyze job costs, and help keep projects financially aligned from initiation through closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable processes, client invoicing, and contractor draw administration to support timely and accurate cash flow activity.
• Review project budgets and actual costs on an ongoing basis, identifying variances and helping teams maintain financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and reconcile change orders, ensuring cost impacts are properly documented and reflected in project reporting.
• Perform detailed job cost and project cost analysis to evaluate spending patterns, margin performance, and overall profitability.
• Partner with Project Managers to provide financial insight, support forecasting, and strengthen decision-making related to project performance.
• Prepare and maintain billing documentation, including pay applications and construction-related forms required for customer and subcontractor payment processing.
• Apply percentage-of-completion accounting principles and monitor retention balances to ensure accurate revenue recognition and contract reporting.
• Maintain organized records for subcontractor compliance documents, air balance reports, and other project accounting support materials tied to construction operations.