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Project Accountant

Boston, Massachusetts
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of projects from initial setup through final closeout in Boston, Massachusetts. This position works closely with project managers, department leadership, and accounting teams to support accurate billing, cost control, and compliance with contractual and company requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a high level of accuracy, and the organization needed to manage multiple deadlines in a project-focused environment. Responsibilities: • Establish new project and contract records in the accounting system and confirm financial setup aligns with scope and billing terms. • Examine budgets, client agreements, and invoicing provisions to support accurate project financial management. • Track labor, expenses, overall costs, and margin performance to help keep projects financially on course. • Facilitate recurring team check-ins to align on priorities, timelines, and key deliverables. • Generate and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and agreed billing schedules. • Monitor receivables, identify overdue balances, and coordinate follow-up efforts with project leaders and clients when needed. • Process contract updates, change orders, and amendments while maintaining accurate financial records. • Maintain an up-to-date project schedule with critical dates and reporting deadlines. • Reconcile project charges, research cost discrepancies, and help resolve budget variances. • Provide support for audits, accounts payable activities, and related accounting tasks while preserving complete project documentation.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Salem, New Hampshire
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial documentation in Salem, New Hampshire. This role works closely with project teams and external partners to keep contract changes, invoicing records, and reporting accurate and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings solid project accounting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while handling sensitive information with discretion. Responsibilities: • Manage the review and processing of project change requests, ensuring updates are accurately reflected across active company projects. • Compile and share recurring financial and project status reports for project leadership meetings and contractor billing needs. • Adjust pricing details on change-related documentation based on project direction and updated scope requirements. • Prepare monthly Schedule of Values records and upload supporting documents to facilitate timely invoicing. • Create warranty letters, material records, and other administrative documentation required for project billing and closeout. • Process invoices and payment applications through external billing platforms such as Textura and GCPay. • Provide accounting support during new project setup and assist with billing activities within company-designated systems. • Coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, coworkers, and business partners to resolve billing questions and maintain workflow accuracy. • Protect confidential company and project information while contributing to additional accounting and billing tasks as business needs evolve.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Lincoln, Nebraska
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction projects in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role partners closely with project teams to maintain accurate job records, strengthen billing accuracy, and provide clear financial visibility throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage project costs, subcontractor documentation, and contract-related billing requirements with precision. Responsibilities: • Examine client agreements to identify invoicing terms, documentation needs, lien waiver obligations, and other project accounting requirements. • Establish and update project records in Viewpoint Vista, including cost structures, contract values, billing formats, estimates, and approved change activity. • Monitor budgets, commitments, and actual project spending to confirm charges are recorded to the correct jobs and cost categories. • Partner with Project Managers and billing personnel to produce timely, accurate customer invoices supported by complete backup documentation. • Validate labor pricing, equipment or rental charges, and markup calculations before invoice submission. • Support project teams with cost reporting, financial tracking, and other accounting tasks that improve visibility into job performance. • Evaluate project financial results and communicate meaningful findings to Project Managers and senior leadership to support decision-making. • Oversee project audit activities, review subcontractor billings and compliance documents, and coordinate with Accounts Payable to help ensure vendors are paid according to agreed terms.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Colorado Springs, Colorado
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
A growing and highly respected organization in the construction industry is seeking a Project Accountant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional early in their career who is looking to gain hands-on project accounting experience, work alongside strong leadership, and build a long-term career with an industry leader. The ideal candidate is intelligent, motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. Construction experience is helpful but not required. The hiring team is focused on finding a high-potential individual with a strong work ethic and a solid accounting or finance foundation. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the financial management of multiple construction projects</li><li>Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and forecasting</li><li>Assist with project billings, contract administration, and change orders</li><li>Prepare and analyze project financial reports</li><li>Reconcile project accounts and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking</li><li>Assist with month-end close and reporting activities</li><li>Maintain accurate project records and documentation</li><li>Support process improvements and financial controls</li></ul>What We're Looking ForThis opportunity is ideal for someone who is:<ul><li>Early in their accounting or finance career and looking for growth</li><li>Motivated, coachable, and eager to develop professionally</li><li>A self-starter who takes ownership of their work</li><li>Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations and project teams</li><li>Interested in building a long-term career with a stable and growing organization</li></ul>Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>Strong leadership and mentorship</li><li>Career growth potential</li><li>Exposure to large, complex projects</li><li>Collaborative team environment</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li><li>Opportunity to make a visible impact on project success</li></ul>If you're a driven accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable project accounting experience, we encourage you to apply.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Perris, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial operations for construction-related projects in Perris, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage project accounting activities, maintain reliable financial records, and contribute to accurate reporting and cost oversight. The role requires strong knowledge of construction accounting practices, careful review of financial data, and the ability to work confidently with project billing and accounting systems such as Deltek Vision. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting activities for construction projects, including tracking costs, monitoring budgets, and supporting accurate financial performance reporting. • Examine financial records and supporting documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting standards. • Record, post, reconcile, and maintain project-related transactions to ensure ledgers and financial data remain current and reliable. • Prepare billing support and project accounting documentation for construction engagements, helping ensure timely and accurate invoicing processes. • Produce financial reports, summaries, and related records that assist stakeholders with budgeting, auditing, and project decision-making. • Maintain organized filing, record retention, and tracking systems for accounting documents, contracts, and project financial information. • Perform numerical and financial analysis to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and improve the accuracy of project cost reporting. • Support fixed asset accounting activities and contribute to the proper documentation and tracking of capital-related financial information.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States, Florida
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a Project Accountant to manage the financial and accounting activities associated with assigned projects. This individual will partner closely with project managers and operations to ensure accurate billing, cost tracking, reporting, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage project accounting from setup through closeout</li><li>Prepare and process project billings, including AIA/progress billing as applicable</li><li>Track project costs, budgets, commitments, and contract values</li><li>Review job cost reports and identify budget-to-actual variances</li><li>Maintain WIP schedules and support percentage-of-completion accounting</li><li>Process and track change orders</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and prepare journal entries</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers to review project financial performance</li><li>Assist with month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate project documentation and accounting records</li><li>Support audits and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Project Accountant / Billing Role! A highly respected organization in the professional services/design space is adding a Project Accountant to its Houston team due to continued growth and several significant new project wins. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to join an exceptionally stable company with a strong culture, long-tenured team and exciting project portfolio. Why This Opportunity?<ul><li>Newly created position due to growth and several major project wins</li><li>Exceptional company and team stability with very low employee turnover</li><li>Work on high-profile projects across the country! </li><li>Join a collaborative Houston team with impressive tenure and a culture people genuinely enjoy</li><li>Report to a hands-on, supportive leader who is highly invested in his team's success</li><li>Strong overall compensation and benefits package, including profit sharing, 401(k), generous PTO and paid downtown parking</li><li>Stable organization with a strong financial foundation and long-term track record of success</li></ul>The RoleThis position will own the financial management and billing activities for a portfolio of projects throughout the full project lifecycle. You'll partner closely with Project Managers and operational leaders to ensure projects remain financially healthy while managing everything from project setup and contract terms to invoicing, forecasting and collections.Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Manage high-volume project billing across a portfolio of active projects</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to review project budgets, staffing plans, fees and financial performance</li><li>Review contracts and understand terms related to billing and fee management</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contractual requirements</li><li>Monitor project performance, including actual vs. budget results, and identify potential issues or trends</li><li>Review project labor and expenses for accuracy and appropriateness</li><li>Coordinate consultant invoices and payments</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable and partner with Project Managers on collection efforts</li><li>Provide financial reporting and analysis to project and office leadership</li><li>Support project setup and financial maintenance throughout the project lifecycle</li><li>Serve as a financial resource to Project Managers and operational teams</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and efficiencies</li></ul> If you are interested in hearing more, please apply today!! Or you can reach out to Casey Engeling directly on LinkedIn.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Houston, Texas
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>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
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.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Fremont, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial administration of projects in Fremont, California. This role works closely with operations and project teams to maintain accurate project records, support contract compliance, and help ensure reliable revenue and cost reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage project-related financial activity in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Set up new projects, revisions, and approved scope changes in accounting and project management systems, ensuring budgets and values are recorded accurately. • Review project documentation for completeness and compliance, verify account structures, and prevent incorrect or incomplete bookings from moving forward. • Update cost estimates for ongoing work in a timely manner so active projects reflect current financial expectations. • Prepare and manage owner notice documentation, including lien-related filings and releases, while coordinating supporting materials when required. • Monitor projects through completion and finalize closeout activities within the accounting system once contractual work is finished. • Support post-payroll reporting by assisting with financial analysis tied to labor activity and project performance. • Examine monthly project charges, identify inconsistencies, and work with stakeholders to resolve billing or cost allocation issues. • Verify labor hours charged to jobs against weekly timesheet submissions to help maintain accurate project costing. • Evaluate work-in-progress and overall project results, offering insights that can strengthen profitability and improve cash flow management. • Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with additional accounting initiatives or department projects as assigned.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Fort Wayne, Indiana
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support accounting operations and project financial activities for our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position blends day-to-day financial coordination with administrative support, making it well suited for someone who is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The role offers broad exposure to payables, job costing, reporting support, and cross-functional business processes while working closely with leadership. Responsibilities:• Manage invoice entry, purchase order processing, and weekly payment preparation while maintaining accurate vendor documentation and records.• Investigate billing variances, reconcile vendor statements, and address discrepancies to keep accounts payable activity current and accurate.• Support project accounting by establishing job records, entering cost data, and helping maintain reliable tracking for estimates, proposals, and job numbers.• Partner with project managers to monitor project costs, organize financial documentation, and provide reporting that supports informed decision-making.• Assist with monthly accounting activities such as sales tax preparation, expense reconciliations, asset schedule updates, and financial reporting support.• Provide backup assistance for payroll, customer billing, and selected accounts receivable tasks during team absences or peak periods.• Maintain organized electronic accounting and project files to ensure documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.• Serve as a reliable point of contact for visitors, employees, vendors, and customers while supporting routine office coordination needs.• Prepare business correspondence, reports, and other administrative materials for leadership, and coordinate incoming mail and management travel arrangements as needed.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
An established and growing organization is seeking a Project Accountant to join its Accounting & Finance team. This role will serve as a key liaison between Accounting, Operations, Project Management, and other business partners to ensure accurate financial management of projects from setup through completion. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage project accounting activities including project setup, maintenance, billing, revenue recognition, and financial analysis.</li><li>Track project budgets, costs, labor utilization, funding, and overall financial performance.</li><li>Partner with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure expenses, labor, and subcontractor costs are properly recorded and allocated.</li><li>Support customer invoicing, project reconciliations, month-end close activities, and project-related journal entries.</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual reporting, profitability analysis, funding utilization, and project forecasting.</li><li>Identify financial risks, process improvement opportunities, and operational issues before they impact reporting.</li><li>Assist with system enhancements, process documentation, audit requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
remote
Temporary / Contract
34.8365 - 40.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Project Accountant to support major commercial construction initiatives in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who understands the financial demands of large-scale projects and can work closely with project leadership to keep reporting, billing, and cost tracking accurate. The role requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, especially within complex projects valued at $50MM or more. Responsibilities: • Administer owner pay applications and oversee project invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing activity. • Track financial performance across assigned projects by maintaining cost records, reviewing budgets, and analyzing spending trends. • Collaborate with project managers and operations partners to provide clear financial insight and support informed project decisions. • Review project expenses on an ongoing basis, investigate discrepancies, and highlight cost variances that may affect project outcomes. • Contribute to forecasting activities and prepare financial reports that reflect current project status and anticipated results. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and support compliance with established construction finance procedures. • Assist with schedule of values management and other project-related accounting tasks tied to contract and billing administration.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

South Easton, Massachusetts
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in the Bridgewater, MA area. In this role, you will help strengthen financial reporting by overseeing project cost tracking, evaluating work-in-progress activity, and supporting accurate close processes. You will also collaborate closely with operational and project leaders to provide insight into performance while helping guide accounts payable activities. Responsibilities:• Track project expenses and profitability trends to help ensure accurate cost reporting across active jobs.• Develop and review accounting schedules and analytical reports that support project-level financial oversight.• Maintain monthly work-in-progress records and evaluate balances for completeness and accuracy.• Assess forecasts, percentage-of-completion data, and revenue recognition calculations for ongoing projects.• Provide daily direction and support to two team members responsible for accounts payable operations.• Oversee invoice workflows, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and supplier-related coordination to keep payables running smoothly.• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations while contributing to month-end close activities.• Assist with audit preparation, budgeting efforts, financial forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives within accounting processes.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

New York, New York
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
🚨 2 PROJECT ACCOUNTANT OPENINGS | HIGH-GROWTH GENERAL CONTRACTORA rapidly growing General Contractor is looking to add 2 Project Accountants to its dynamic Project Accounting team — with the potential for one position to be at the Senior level depending on experience.If you're a Project Accountant coming from a General Contractor, have experience managing high-volume WIP/project accounting, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, this could be a great opportunity. As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm). They are located in midtown and are in the office 4 days and remote 1 day. Compensation Package based on experience:Base: $90- $130k base + discretionary bonus 🔨 What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Manage project accounting for roughly $25M in projects per PA</li><li>Handle high-volume vendor activity — sometimes 20+ vendors per project</li><li>Own WIP and project accounting responsibilities</li><li>Partner closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders</li><li>Prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Work independently while communicating effectively across the organization</li></ul>🎯 What They’re Looking For<ul><li>Must already have Project Accounting experience</li><li>High-volume project accounting experience is essential</li><li>GC experience strongly preferred</li><li>Construction Management backgrounds considered for candidates coming from the subcontractor side</li><li>Residential construction experience highly preferred, particularly high-end residential</li><li>Strong organizational and prioritization skills</li><li>Self-sufficient, proactive, and an excellent communicator</li><li>Great attitude and ability to work well within a highly collaborative, dynamic team</li><li>Sage Intacct experience is highly preferred — they recently transitioned to the platform</li></ul>📈 Why Consider It?This is a company that's doing extremely well and continuing to expand nationally, with plans to potentially 2–3x revenue over the next 3–5 years.You'll be joining a team of approximately 6 Project Accountants If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Ashburn, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
My client is a real estate company seeking a Project Accountant to assist with their day-to-day operations in their Ashburn, VA office. The ideal person for the Project Accountant position will have experience with the month end close process, preparing monthly financial reports, experience with preparing appropriate journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and an overall understanding of accounting compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers great opportunities for growth and an excellent benefit package including health benefits. Daily responsibilities of the Project Accountant include: · Prepare monthly financial reports.· Prepare appropriate journal entries.· Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.· Research real estate accounting principles.· Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Portfolio Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight within a manufacturing environment in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This position plays a central role in cost analysis, inventory accounting, monthly close activities, and the development of reliable financial processes. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to strengthen reporting and controls in a growing operation. Responsibilities: • Direct product costing activities by maintaining standard costs, validating inventory values, and ensuring cost of goods sold is reported accurately. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, identify underlying causes, and communicate findings that support corrective action. • Manage inventory accounting activities, including reconciliation work and coordination of physical count processes. • Lead month-end close tasks across key accounting areas, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account activity for completeness and accuracy. • Strengthen internal controls related to inventory, costing, revenue, and expenses to improve financial reliability and reduce risk. • Refine accounting workflows across purchasing, sales, inventory, and production transactions so processes are consistent and repeatable. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure financial records accurately reflect production activity and business events. • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting analysis, highlighting profitability, cost trends, and operational performance drivers. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis by translating financial and cost data into practical business recommendations. • Support improvements to accounting systems and reporting tools to enhance data quality, cost visibility, and reporting efficiency.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ocean Springs, Mississippi
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insight that strengthens profitability. This role partners closely with production and leadership teams in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to evaluate cost drivers, explain performance trends, and identify practical ways to improve material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining reliable cost data. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and manage standard costs for manufactured items while ensuring core cost inputs such as bills of materials, routing details, labor assumptions, machine rates, and overhead allocations remain current and accurate. • Develop cost models for materials, labor, and production activity to support product launches, pricing discussions, quotation requests, and management decision-making. • Examine actual material consumption against expected usage, identify unfavorable trends in scrap or yield, and quantify the financial effect of waste, rejects, startup loss, and other production variances. • Review direct labor performance by comparing actual hours and spending to established standards, highlighting efficiency gaps, overtime impact, and staffing patterns that influence cost performance. • Assess machine and production efficiency by analyzing cycle times, downtime, setup activity, utilization levels, and capacity constraints to determine their effect on unit cost and output. • Prepare and interpret manufacturing variance reports across materials, labor, overhead, inventory adjustments, volume, and operational efficiency, then communicate findings and recommended actions to management. • Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and packaging, including reconciliation between inventory records and the general ledger. • Participate in physical counts and cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and recommend stronger controls for material issuance, production reporting, scrap tracking, and finished goods receipt processes. • Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or impaired inventory and provide analysis to support reserve recommendations and inventory management decisions.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused organization in Ventura, California. This role will oversee product costing, analyze production-related financial performance, and provide clear insights that support operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, month-end reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate cost variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting packages that highlight performance patterns, key cost drivers, and practical recommendations for management review. • Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold on a monthly basis, translating data into meaningful findings for finance and operations leaders. • Review and update product costing for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing assumptions remain current and reliable. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver ad hoc analysis that supports planning, decision-making, and strategic business initiatives. • Utilize financial and ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Navision, to manage cost data and improve reporting accuracy. • Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to perform detailed financial modeling, reconciliations, and cost analysis in a manufacturing setting.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, California
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.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Livermore, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Cost Accountant Overview:Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Yuba City, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
53.2 - 61.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a finance team in Yuba City, California on a Contract basis. This role will provide hands-on support for plant and operational finance activities, with a strong focus on cost accounting, reporting, and month-end processes. The position is ideal for someone who can work independently, analyze complex cost data, and partner effectively with finance and operations stakeholders during a high-priority interim engagement. Responsibilities: • Contribute to monthly close activities by reviewing cost centers, preparing accruals and reclassifications, reconciling accounts, and investigating cost variances. • Analyze manufacturing and operational performance by reporting on production results, yield trends, labor spending, freight, utilities, and other facility-related costs. • Maintain and support product costing processes, including standard cost updates, cost rollups, allocation checks, and master data accuracy within SAP. • Create recurring financial reports, dashboards, scorecards, and management review materials for finance and operations leaders. • Perform profitability reviews and develop ad hoc analyses focused on margin performance, cost behavior, and business drivers. • Partner with cross-functional teams to validate costing inputs and ensure reporting reflects current operational and financial data. • Provide practical day-to-day finance support across recurring deliverables while helping the team manage interim workload demands.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Union City, California
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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Asheville, North Carolina
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, month-end close, and variance analysis while partnering closely with plant leadership. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on plant performance, drive process improvements, and grow within a strong manufacturing organization. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage standard costs, inventory valuation, and ERP accuracy</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, and inventory reserves</li><li>Lead month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and plant P&L reporting</li><li>Provide variance analysis and key financial/operational metrics</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, capital projects, and production planning</li><li>Track capital expenditures and maintain fixed asset records</li><li>Ensure GAAP/internal control compliance and support audits</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

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