Construction Project Cost Accountant

CS Erickson; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Erickson is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to partner with project teams from award to closeout. You will track labor, material, and subcontract costs, build monthly WIP and cost-to-complete forecasts, and provide actionable financial information to keep projects on budget.

Role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience with job costing and Procore, and the ability to train PMs and field staff on procedures. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting our construction projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of job costing, budgets, and WIP forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to learn and utilize Procore and related systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate project financial reports to project teams via Procore.
• Ensure proper procedures for job setup, purchasing, cost coding, timesheets, changes, and billing.
• Track lien waivers, insurance certificates, retainage, and payroll requirements.
• Assist in training PMs and field staff on accounting procedures.
• Review weekly labor, materials, equipment, and subcontract charges for accuracy.
• Reconcile POs, receipts, and vendor invoices to job cost.
• Prepare monthly WIP from forecasts and support year-end close.

Skills

Accounting principles

Job costing

Excel proficiency

Procore

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Procore

Job description

CS Erickson is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to partner with project teams from award to closeout. You will track labor, material, and subcontract costs, build monthly WIP and cost-to-complete forecasts, and provide actionable financial information to keep projects on budget.

Role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience with job costing and Procore, and the ability to train PMs and field staff on procedures. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting our construction projects.