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Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction-focused financial operations for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with experience managing project-based costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and working within fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of cost accounting, project accounting, and construction accounting, along with hands-on experience using D365 to support reporting and daily transactions. Responsibilities: • Monitor project financial activity, including job costs, commitments, billings, and budget performance across active construction projects. • Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for project-related transactions, ensuring costs are coded correctly and posted in a timely manner. • Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to track spending, review financial progress, and improve cost visibility. • Support invoicing, revenue tracking, and payment documentation in alignment with contract terms and project milestones. • Use D365 to manage accounting workflows, generate reports, and maintain data accuracy within the project accounting process. • Assist with forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to help project teams make informed decisions. • Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial standards.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Houston, TX
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Temporary / Contract
27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support billing and accounts receivable activities in a fast-paced, project-based environment. This position works closely with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate invoicing, timely revenue recognition, and effective collections management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, verify, and process daily billing transactions</li><li>Generate and submit accurate customer invoices</li><li>Interpret contracts and apply billing terms accordingly</li><li>Monitor project progress to ensure timely billing and revenue recognition</li><li>Post daily and weekly revenue activity into reporting systems</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, including collections and customer account maintenance</li><li>Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and invoice disputes</li><li>Monitor aging reports and unbilled revenue reports</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to billing and revenue</li><li>Communicate with internal teams regarding timesheets, labor charges, and billing accuracy</li><li>Maintain accurate account records and customer balances</li><li>Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Port Washington, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a growing team in Port Washington, New York. This position is ideal for someone with strong construction accounting experience who can oversee high-volume project billing while staying organized in a fast-moving environment. The role works closely with project managers and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and maintain visibility into project performance. Responsibilities: • Oversee billing activities for multiple construction-related projects, ensuring invoices are prepared accurately and submitted on schedule. • Partner with project managers to track job financials, review costs, and address billing or budget questions throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare and maintain project-level accounting records, including revenue, expenses, contract values, and payment activity. • Generate financial reports for leadership that highlight project status, billing progress, and key account activity. • Use AS400 and advanced Microsoft Excel tools to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and support reporting needs. • Monitor accounts receivable related to project work and follow up on outstanding balances when needed. • Assist with month-end close tasks by reviewing project transactions, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting accurate financial results. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to help ensure project accounting processes align with construction contract requirements.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Louisville, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Louisville, Kentucky. This role focuses on maintaining accurate project cost records, tracking progress-based financial activity, and helping ensure timely monthly and annual close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting experience, works well with project managers, and is comfortable using accounting-based systems in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Manage financial activities for construction projects, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, and revenue recognition tied to project progress.• Prepare and reconcile project-related accounting records to support month-end and year-end close requirements.• Review percentage-of-completion reporting to help maintain accurate financial results across active jobs.• Coordinate project closeout accounting tasks, ensuring final costs, billings, and documentation are properly completed.• Partner with project managers to resolve financial questions, follow up on outstanding items, and improve visibility into project performance.• Maintain accurate records in Deltek and Deltek Vision to support reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Blue Bell, PA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
31 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join our team in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports the financial administration of project-based work by managing contract setup, invoicing, cost tracking, and billing accuracy across active assignments. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting experience within construction or consulting services environments and is comfortable working closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to maintain financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities:• Establish new projects in financial systems by interpreting contract terms, building budgets, applying billing structures, and configuring rate schedules and markups.• Prepare and finalize client invoices by reviewing draft billings, incorporating project manager updates, and ensuring all supporting documentation meets customer requirements.• Monitor accounts receivable activity, follow up on outstanding balances, and help maintain timely collection of past-due invoices.• Review employee timesheets for accuracy, process needed corrections, and support proper allocation of labor charges to the appropriate projects.• Examine expense submissions and reconcile project-level financial activity, including adjustments, credits, and debits.• Oversee subcontractor billing records, validate pay applications, and confirm that billing practices align with contract terms and payment timelines.• Maintain accurate project financial data across systems such as Infor, Deltek, or comparable enterprise platforms.• Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and lookup functions to analyze project costs, billing details, and financial trends.• Partner with project leaders and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies and support consistent financial reporting throughout project execution.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Elk Grove Village, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage project financials, billing activity, and reporting with accuracy and consistency. The role works closely with project leadership and internal teams to help maintain budget visibility, support sound financial decisions, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Responsibilities: • Manage the accounting activities for multiple projects at the same time, maintaining accurate financial records from project start through completion. • Track budgets, committed costs, spending activity, and overall financial results to help keep projects aligned with business and client expectations. • Prepare recurring project-level financial reporting, including profitability analysis, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries. • Review cost trends and budget variances, identify risks or inefficiencies, and recommend practical actions to improve cost performance. • Partner with project managers to validate charges, review work in progress, and confirm that project costs are recorded correctly. • Process and review client invoices for completeness and accuracy, coordinating with project teams to gather billing support and resolve discrepancies. • Monitor accounts receivable related to project work and follow up on outstanding payments to support timely collections. • Participate in month-end close activities tied to project accounting, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is properly reconciled. • Collaborate with procurement and other internal departments to collect financial information and provide clear updates to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. • Maintain adherence to accepted accounting practices, organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and other assigned responsibilities as needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. Job Responsibilities:• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Houston, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Project Controller (Hybrid – Houston, TX)Our client is a global, growth-oriented energy services organization is seeking a Project Controller to join its regional project finance team. This role partners closely with Project Managers and operational leadership to drive project performance, mitigate commercial risk, and optimize revenue and cash flow across a portfolio of engagements. This is a high-visibility, business-facing role offering a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office or onsite). Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor, analyze, and report on project financial performance, providing actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to support financial planning, forecasting, and overall project health</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with contract terms and internal guidelines</li><li>Lead recurring financial reviews across individual projects and broader portfolios</li><li>Oversee revenue recognition in alignment with IFRS 15 (including percentage-of-completion and time & materials models)</li><li>Review and challenge financial inputs from project teams, including identification of change order requirements</li><li>Conduct monthly project review meetings to evaluate financial status, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Manage project accounting activity, including expenditure tracking, accruals, and financial close support</li><li>Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) balances and proactively address collectability and exposure risks</li><li>Identify and escalate high-risk financial items to senior finance leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegated authority structures, and accounting policies</li><li>Support project teams with financial guidance and promote strong commercial awareness</li><li>Assist with project close-out activities, including reconciliation, margin validation, and write-off analysis</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>4+ years of experience in project accounting, project controls, or financial analysis within a project-based environment (e.g., engineering, consulting, construction, or professional services)</li><li>Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)</li><li>Experience partnering with operational leaders in a business-facing finance role</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP or project accounting systems</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>Why This Role<ul><li>Exposure to complex, high-impact projects</li><li>Strong partnership with operations and leadership teams</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial performance and process improvements</li><li>Flexible hybrid work environment</li></ul>
2026-10-17T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Dallas, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support financial operations for a growing oil & gas consulting firm in Dallas, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate project records, coordinating billing and payroll-related activities, and helping ensure timely reporting across multiple accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and hands-on experience with project-based accounting. Responsibilities:• Generate client invoices and review supporting documentation to ensure charges are accurate and complete.• Examine employee time records and confirm pay and billing data align with approved rates and project requirements.• Monitor outstanding customer balances, record financial activity, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable information.• Prepare and submit required tax and benefit-related reports, including sales tax filings and retirement contribution documentation.• Process payroll information for hourly staff and ensure submissions are completed on schedule.• Review subcontractor billings against project records and resolve discrepancies before payment processing.• Reconcile expense transactions and confirm costs are posted correctly within the appropriate project accounts.• Maintain organized accounting documentation and support consistent recordkeeping across project files. If interested, please email your resume to Derek Kemp at [email protected]
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Arlington Heights, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
40 - 55 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join a hybrid team in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position plays a key role in overseeing project-based financial activity, from contract setup through billing, collections, payables, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of project accounting in a civil engineering environment and can ensure work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with client agreements and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities:• Create and issue client invoices that reflect contract terms, customer billing guidelines, and internal accounting standards.• Establish new projects in the accounting system and keep budgets, billing information, and contract-related records current throughout the project lifecycle.• Monitor project financial activity by maintaining billing records, supporting revenue recognition, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting analysis.• Review and process invoices from subconsultants, organize supporting documentation, assist with vendor onboarding, and track insurance and compliance requirements.• Oversee day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable functions tied to project operations.• Partner with project managers and internal teams to provide guidance on billing, project financials, and related accounting questions.• Support the Controller with additional accounting assignments, ad hoc analysis, and special projects as needed.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Washington, DC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
My client is a company within the renewable energy industry looking for a Project Accountant to fill the role in their Washington, DC office. The ideal Project Accountant for this role will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with the day-to-day operations and ensuring the financial statements are reported accurately. The responsibilities for the Project Accountant will include preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, assisting with invoicing, posting various journal entries, reconciling the balance sheet accounts, accounting for WIP, fixed assets and other depreciable assets, along with collaborating with the team to achieve goals. This organization has room for growth and offers good benefits; including medical and dental benefits. Daily responsibilities of the Project Accountant include: · Prepare financial statements.· Assist with month-end close process.· Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.· Create various schedules and accounting for WIP.· Post journal entries; including intercompany, etc.· Assist with other ad hoc duties.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Manheim, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction projects by overseeing financial activity from project setup through final closeout in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This position works closely with project management and preconstruction teams to strengthen cost visibility, maintain accurate billing, and uphold compliance with contract terms. The role is well suited for someone who combines strong construction accounting knowledge with a detail-oriented approach to reporting, receivables, and project controls. Responsibilities:• Establish financial records for newly awarded projects in the accounting system, ensuring budgets, cost categories, and phases reflect approved estimates and project needs.• Review and process project-related vendor invoices, assigning costs accurately to the appropriate job, phase, and cost structure.• Track budget performance by comparing committed, planned, and actual project costs, and communicate notable variances to project leadership.• Partner with Project Managers to keep cost-to-complete forecasts current and support informed financial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.• Prepare and issue monthly client billings in accordance with contract requirements, including standard industry forms and customer-specific invoicing formats.• Examine contract documents and billing provisions with internal teams and customers to confirm invoicing accuracy and alignment with contractual obligations.• Record incoming customer payments, assist with accounts receivable follow-up, and support collection efforts to improve cash flow on assigned projects.• Coordinate financial administration for subcontract agreements, purchase orders, change orders, retainage releases, and lien waiver documentation using project accounting tools.• Maintain organized, audit-ready project files and contribute to month-end close, work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, licensing support, and audit or surety information requests.• Help improve accounting workflows and reporting practices within project financial systems while providing additional accounting support as needed.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Round Rock, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in the Austin Metropolitan Area. This role works closely with project leaders and finance partners to maintain accurate reporting, manage billing activity, and keep project performance aligned with financial expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and experience working in project-driven environments where deadlines, accuracy, and collaboration are essential. Responsibilities:• Oversee the financial status of assigned projects by reviewing budgets, tracking spending, and measuring performance against approved plans.• Record and analyze project-related costs, including labor, vendor charges, subcontractor activity, and purchasing commitments, to help maintain reliable cost visibility.• Create, validate, and reconcile client billing documents, including scheduled invoices and progress-based billings, to support timely and accurate revenue collection.• Apply accounting guidance and company standards to project revenue activities, ensuring transactions are recognized appropriately and documented thoroughly.• Evaluate financial results for each project, investigate variances, and highlight risks such as overruns or margin erosion to project and finance stakeholders.• Collaborate with project managers to review forecasts, contract financial terms, and scope changes so that project records remain current and aligned with operational activity.• Maintain complete and accurate project accounting data within the organization’s financial systems, ensuring supporting records are up to date and audit-ready.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by preparing project-related entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.• Produce financial summaries and project performance reports for leadership, clients, and internal business partners.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering support and explaining project-specific accounting transactions as needed.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant (EL)

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an entry-level Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction-related projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, collaborating with project teams, and helping maintain accurate project cost records. The position offers an opportunity to build hands-on experience in project and construction accounting while contributing to timely reporting and billing activities. Responsibilities: • Assist with tracking project budgets, costs, and financial performance across active construction assignments. • Prepare and maintain project-related invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate billing. • Review job cost data and help reconcile expenses, subcontractor charges, and committed costs within accounting records. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to monitor contract values, change orders, and revenue details. • Update financial information in CMiC and help keep project accounting records organized, current, and audit-ready. • Support month-end close activities by compiling reports, verifying transactions, and resolving routine discrepancies. • Help maintain compliance with internal controls and standard accounting procedures related to construction projects.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant (Sr.)

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project cost records, strengthening financial controls, and providing clear reporting that helps project teams make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in project-based accounting environments and is comfortable working with construction accounting systems such as CMiC. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounting lifecycle for assigned construction projects, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, billing support, and financial close activities. • Review project financial performance by monitoring budgets, commitments, subcontractor costs, and change activity to help ensure accurate reporting. • Prepare and reconcile project-related journal entries, account balances, and monthly financial statements in accordance with company policies. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to analyze job profitability, identify variances, and address financial issues in a timely manner. • Support client invoicing processes, payment applications, and collections follow-up to maintain healthy project cash flow. • Maintain the accuracy of project setup data, contract values, and cost codes within CMiC and other accounting systems. • Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by organizing complete and reliable project financial records. • Contribute to accounting process improvements and support system-related updates or workflow changes as needed within the project accounting function.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Portfolio Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:<ul><li>Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Accurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returns</li><li>Complete monthly financial analysis, review monthly financial statements provided by property managers, may include the review of property accounting information prepared by joint venture partners</li><li>Accurately complete cash management transactions and cash tracking</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Contract Accountant

Oakland, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Our company is seeking a skilled Accountant for a contract role with hands-on experience in NetSuite. This is an excellent opportunity to support our accounting operations and drive process improvements during a critical period. Candidates must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform daily and monthly accounting functions, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee transactional accounting in NetSuite: accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis initiatives.</li><li>Generate and analyze financial statements, identifying discrepancies and proposing corrections.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and optimize NetSuite utilization.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Respond to ad-hoc accounting requests as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Chestertown, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend. • Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations. • Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities. • Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends. • Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances. • Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results. • Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. • Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews. • Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ogden, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ogden, Utah. This position supports accurate financial reporting by evaluating production costs, monitoring inventory-related activity, and strengthening general ledger accuracy throughout the close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fully on-site environment. Responsibilities:• Evaluate production spending, inventory movements, and cost fluctuations to help ensure reliable financial results.• Oversee product cost records, including standard costing data, and review updates for accuracy and consistency.• Prepare and support inventory reconciliations while maintaining dependable cost information across reports and accounting records.• Provide cost-based insights that contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.• Collaborate with plant leadership and finance partners to identify performance patterns and support expense management efforts.• Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling reporting schedules.• Uphold internal control standards and follow established accounting procedures to support compliance and reporting integrity.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering analysis that helps guide operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders. • Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards. • Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics. • Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation. • Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements. • Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support. • Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions. • Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Union City, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Union City, California. This role focuses on evaluating product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing data, and providing analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing environments and can translate detailed cost information into practical business insights. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing activities.</li><li>Prepare cost accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation, cost rollups, labor reviews, and job closing activities.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and provide insights on key factors impacting performance.</li><li>Evaluate profitability across products, customers, projects, and business segments.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning through cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Create financial models to assess pricing, investments, operational improvements, and sourcing decisions.</li><li>Recommend cost-saving and profit-enhancing initiatives to improve business results.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to strengthen cost management.</li><li>Support new product launches with cost estimates, margin projections, and break-even analysis.</li><li>Monitor inventory activity, cycle counts, and obsolete inventory reserves.</li><li>Maintain internal controls related to inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting processes.</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.</li><li>Enhance ERP systems, costing procedures, and reporting tools.</li><li>Develop dashboards and management reports to track financial and operational performance.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and data accuracy.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting analyses and documentation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Westminster, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Westminster, Massachusetts. This position supports accurate financial reporting by monitoring product and project costs, maintaining reliable inventory records, and contributing to monthly accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insight. Responsibilities: • Maintain cost accounting records by analyzing raw material, labor, and overhead expenses tied to production and project activity. • Oversee inventory accuracy through ledger maintenance, cycle count coordination, and review of stock valuation results. • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to assist with the month-end close process. • Apply revenue recognition principles, including percentage-of-completion methods where appropriate, to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Monitor work-in-progress balances and evaluate cost movements to identify variances and support management review. • Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to improve visibility into manufacturing costs and inventory performance.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Stuart, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you will oversee product costing, inventory analysis, and variance reporting while partnering with operations and finance to support planning and decision-making. The position plays an important part in maintaining accurate cost data, improving reporting visibility, and contributing to forecasting and close activities. Responsibilities: • Establish and refine standard product costs to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making. • Maintain costing records by updating cost data regularly and validating bills of material for accuracy and completeness. • Calculate costs for machine shipments and projected cost of goods sold to support monthly forecasting activities. • Review and post key monthly cost accounting entries, including purchase price variance, scrap-related expense, and inventory adjustments. • Examine manufacturing variances, identify unusual trends, and help correct reporting issues when discrepancies are found. • Assess warranty-related expenses and prepare the monthly reserve calculation based on current product and claim information. • Partner with operations leaders to create and enhance management reports used for product line performance and cost analysis. • Analyze inventory activity by reviewing cycle count outcomes, comparing book balances to perpetual records, and investigating differences. • Support month-end close, budgeting, annual planning, labor rate development, year-end reporting, and other cost-focused projects as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Mendota Heights, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
37 - 47 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing operation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Contract position will focus on evaluating production costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and can work effectively with both finance and plant teams to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy. Responsibilities: • Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to identify trends and explain variances. • Maintain and update standard cost records to reflect current production methods, pricing, and operational inputs. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that help leadership assess product profitability and plant performance. • Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to review inventory valuation, cost allocations, and margin results. • Investigate differences between actual and expected costs and recommend actions to strengthen cost control. • Support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting entries. • Assist with process improvements and, when needed, contribute to accounting-related changes affecting costing workflows. • Ensure cost data is complete, reliable, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and accounting practices.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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