Cost Accountant

Hire Talent; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Disability insurance

Annual bonus based on performance

Job summary

A well-established construction services company in Evansville is seeking a Cost Accountant. This mid-senior level role involves month-end close, financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy in financial systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and relevant experience in the construction industry, contributing to a dynamic team focused on timely financial data.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of accounting experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in construction or related industries.
• Understanding of job costing and WIP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close and financial reporting.
• Track job costs and prepare monthly WIP reports.
• Assist with audit preparation.

Skills

Accuracy

Organization

Dependability

Job costing

WIP accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Hire Talent is assisting a well-established, growing construction services company in Evansville in their search for a Cost Accountant.

This is a key role for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and is ready to make an impact. You'll work closely with the Controller and a long-standing experienced team, helping to ensure that project and operational teams have clear, timely financial data to drive decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end close, financial reporting, track job costs, and prepare monthly WIP (work-in-progress) reports
• Maintain accuracy in financial systems (Excel, Viewpoint, or similar ERP)
• Analyze trends and help prepare reports for leadership
• Assist with audit preparation and take on additional hours during seasonal peaks
• Step in for other accounting team members when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4–7 years of accounting experience and 1–2 years of experience in construction, manufacturing, rental equipment, or industrial services industries
• Understanding of job costing and WIP accounting
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems
• Organized, dependable, and able to work across departments with clarity
• Stable company with steady growth
• Full-time position paying overtime for additional hours worked
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Experienced team with long-term vision
• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision) plus 401 (k) matching plan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Analyst

• Industries

  Construction, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Equipment Rental Services

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