Cost Accountant - Dulles, VA

MRINetwork; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and generous bonuses

401(k) contributions

Comprehensive family healthcare

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MRINetwork is seeking a Construction Cost Accountant in Virginia. The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers to track expenses and financial reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, alongside experience in project costing within the construction sector. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, 401(k) contributions, and comprehensive healthcare. This position requires a degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project costing, specifically within a construction contractor environment.
• Solid understanding of general ledger and financial reporting.
• Experience in AP, AR, payroll, account reconciliation, cost control, or job costing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and planners to understand project scope and requirements.
• Track project purchases and expenses.
• Verify bills and purchase documentation with project managers.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to management.
• Provide regular updates on project financial status.

Skills

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

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Construction Cost Accountant – Dulles, VA

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

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