Cost Accountant

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Richmond, VA is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations, job costing, and reporting within a growing construction/homebuilding environment. Reporting to the VP of Finance/Controller, this role focuses on accurate project cost records, month-end close assistance, budgeting support, and collaboration with construction and purchasing teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of cost accounting or financial analysis, a Bachelor’s in accounting or

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of cost accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Construction, homebuilding, real estate, or internship experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Familiarity with ERP/Accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile job cost records for active projects.
• Review and process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare job cost reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and financial reporting support.
• Track committed costs, budget variances, and subcontractor/vendor accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and internal control compliance.
• Collaborate with construction and purchasing teams on cost tracking and approvals.
• Assist with process improvements and special finance projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

Financial analysis

Public accounting experience

Construction/homebuilding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations, job cost accounting, and reporting within a growing construction/homebuilding environment. Reporting to the VP of Finance/Controller, this role will maintain accurate project cost records, assist with month-end close activities, support budgeting and forecasting efforts, and partner with construction and purchasing teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build expertise in construction or real estate accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile job cost records for active projects.
• Review and process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare job cost reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and financial reporting support.
• Track committed costs, budget variances, and subcontractor/vendor accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Ensure organized, audit-ready documentation and compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with construction and purchasing teams on cost tracking and approvals.
• Assist with process improvements and special finance projects.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of cost accounting, accounting, or financial analysis
• Strong Excel skills
• Construction, homebuilding, real estate, or prior internship experience
• Public accounting experience
• Familiarity with ERP/Accounting systems

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].