Cost Accountant

I  partnering with a client to hire an experienced Cost Accountant to support complex, project-based operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in forecasting, cost control, and schedule-driven financial analysis within a construction or infrastructure environment.

The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost analysis, compare estimated vs. actual costs, and prepare detailed budget and forecasting reports. This individual will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting project teams, and strengthening cost control processes across active projects.

• Perform advanced cost accounting analysis and forecasting
• Compare estimated costs to actual performance and identify variances
• Read and interpret bid documents and project schedules to forecast future costs
• Independently develop accurate forecasts using limited project data
• Validate forecasted costs against committed costs, historical unit rates, and expected production
• Track job costs with a high degree of precision and minimal supervision
• Understand and apply accrual-based accounting principles
• Analyze committed costs in relation to purchase orders, subcontract agreements, budgets, and schedules
• Create and analyze project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to cost control and forecasting
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members
• Support safety and quality initiatives within the organization

• 3–6 years of experience in Cost Accounting (construction or project-based environment preferred)
• Degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, advanced functions)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• Advanced proficiency with Viewpoint Vista
• Strong understanding of QC processes and their relationship to cost control documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues within cost control systems

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who enjoys working closely with operations teams to ensure financial performance aligns with project execution.