Onsite Regional Project Cost Accountant – Midwest

Loenbro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Regional Project Cost Accountant to support construction projects across the Midwest by ensuring accurate project setup, tracking costs, coordinating closeout, and maintaining financial data integrity. You will partner with Accounting, FP&A, Project Controls, and Operations to drive reliable reporting and cost control.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction accounting, project accounting, or project cost accounting experience.
• Experience with job cost tracking, budgeting, and WIP reporting within a project-based environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple stakeholders and departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate project setup and maintenance within company systems, including cost structures, budgets, and project financial data.
• Monitor job costs, support WIP reporting, and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of project financial information.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, including compliance documentation, lien waivers, open commitments, and cross-functional follow-up.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Project Controls, Payroll, AP/AR, and Operations teams to resolve issues and support project financial performance.
• Support month-end close processes by reviewing project transactions, researching discrepancies, and helping ensure accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support standardization across regional operations.

Skills

Construction accounting

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Loenbro is seeking a Regional Project Cost Accountant to support construction projects across the Midwest by ensuring accurate project setup, tracking costs, coordinating closeout, and maintaining financial data integrity. You will partner with Accounting, FP&A, Project Controls, and Operations to drive reliable reporting and cost control.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.