Cost Accountant Jobs in Austin, TX

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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

Staff Accountant

Austin, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities for a growing organization in Austin, Texas. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing account activity, and helping ensure timely and reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. This position is open due to an internal promotion, creating an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team with strong mentorship and long-term growth potential. The organization is known for its collaborative culture, employee-focused environment, and above-market bonus program that rewards individual and company performance. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</li><li>Analyze financial results and investigate fluctuations, variances, and unusual activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial information and support operational decision-making.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Assist with preparation of financial reports, schedules, and management reporting packages.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes.</li><li>Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Austin, TX
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a contract opportunity based in Austin, Texas. This Contract position is ideal for a mid-level accounting candidate with experience in advertising or media environments, particularly in billing, payables, and vendor reconciliation. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing transaction data, and helping ensure timely processing across accounts payable and receivable activities. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and enter payment-related data into accounting systems in a timely manner. • Coordinate with suppliers to resolve invoice questions, complete vendor setup tasks, and maintain current records. • Review financial data for accuracy by checking key details such as vendor information and transaction coding. • Support accounts payable activities, including tracking outstanding items and assisting with reconciliation efforts. • Perform account reconciliations across payables, receivables, and bank-related transactions to maintain clean ledgers. • Prepare and post journal entries while helping keep the general ledger accurate and up to date. • Assist with media billing functions and use MediaOcean to manage billing and reconciliation-related tasks where needed.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Austin, TX
remote
Temporary / Contract
37 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support accounting operations for manufacturing organization in Austin, Texas. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with a strong background in public accounting and hands-on experience managing close activities in a manufacturing or CPG environment. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key accounting entries, and helping ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassification entries to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.• Lead core close activities by completing month-end and year-end accounting tasks within established deadlines.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and other key ledgers to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and supporting documentation.• Use D365 and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial data, support reporting, and improve accuracy in accounting workflows.• Partner with internal stakeholders to review expense activity, validate accruals, and maintain reliable financial results.• Support compliance with internal controls and SOX-related requirements through organized documentation and consistent accounting practices.• Contribute accounting expertise within a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods setting, including inventory-related and operational finance support as needed.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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