Construction Cost Accountant: Project Pay Apps & Budgeting

The Poole and Kent Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support project operations. Key responsibilities include reviewing pay applications, auditing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate time reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in construction. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software are essential, along with the ability to work on-site and meet various compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Work authorization in the United States on a full-time basis.
• One to three years of related professional cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop pay applications per contractual requirements.
• Audit accounts payable invoices for project pay applications.
• Ensure accurate payroll reporting and timesheet approvals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Automated accounts payable platforms

Job description

A leading construction firm in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support project operations. Key responsibilities include reviewing pay applications, auditing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate time reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in construction. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software are essential, along with the ability to work on-site and meet various compliance requirements.