Cost Accountant

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

Job summary

Insight Global is 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting for construction or homebuilding is a plus.
• Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in month-end close processes and related journal entries.

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 and account reconciliations.
• Prepare job cost reports and budget-to-actual analyses.

Skills

Job cost accounting

Vendor invoices

Month-end close

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

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.