Cost Accountant - Construction

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

401(k) contributions

Comprehensive family healthcare

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Highland Consulting Group in the Dulles, VA area is recruiting a Construction Cost Accountant to support project teams with cost tracking, budget oversight, and vendor coordination.

You will verify bills, prepare financial reports, and ensure timely payments to subcontractors while maintaining accurate project records. The role reports to the Controller within a professional accounting department.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project costing for construction contractors.
• Experience in AP/AR/payroll and cost control is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to track costs and budgets.
• Verify invoices and manage cost reports.
• Visit sites to verify expenses.
• Prepare financial reports for management.
• Assist with vendor coordination and payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Project budgeting

Cost accounting software

Project costing

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Construction Cost Accountant – Dulles, VA

Highland Consulting Group is an executive search firm specializing in recruiting top talent within the construction industry. We are currently partnered with a well‑established Contractor in the Dulles, VA area seeking an experienced Construction Cost Accountant to join their team.

This role provides essential accounting support to project teams, including cost tracking, budget oversight, invoice management, and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate brings several years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable environment, along with strong communication skills and proven success working directly with subcontractors and vendors.

This company offers a casual work environment, flexible hours, excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and an accounting team known for its professionalism and efficiency. This position reports directly to the Controller and works within an experienced, highly reputable accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and planners to understand project scope and requirements
• Visit construction sites when needed to verify expenses
• Track project purchases and expenses
• Verify bills and purchase documentation with project managers
• Reconcile vendor invoices and maintain accurate records
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to management
• Support project reporting efforts with timely and accurate data
• Track compensation and ensure on‑time payments to all project participants
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors on all payment matters
• Provide regular updates on project financial status
• Ensure deadlines are consistently met

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and manage timelines and budgets
• Proficiency with project management or cost accounting software
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities
• Degree in Accounting preferred
• Solid understanding of general ledger and financial reporting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project costing, specifically within a construction contractor environment
• Experience in AP, AR, payroll, account reconciliation, cost control, or job costing is strongly preferred

Benefits

This company is committed to the well‑being of its employees and their families, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and quality of life.

• Competitive salary and generous bonuses
• 401(k) contributions
• Comprehensive family healthcare
• Paid Time Off