Project Accountant

Turn2Partners; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A construction consulting firm in Virginia is looking for a mid-senior level Cost Accountant to track and manage job costs across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in cost accounting, strong communication skills, and the ability to support project managers and finance leadership. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in construction or mechanical contracting.
• Hands-on with job cost accounting and WIP reporting.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and code job costs for multiple construction projects.
• Prepare job cost reports comparing budget vs. actual performance.
• Record journal entries and support monthly close.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Job cost accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Track and code job costs for materials, labor, and subcontractors across multiple construction projects
• Prepare and review job cost reports to compare budget vs. actual performance
• Record journal entries, accruals, and cost adjustments tied to each project
• Support monthly close by reconciling job cost ledgers and assisting with WIP (Work in Progress) schedules
• Partner with Project Managers to analyze project profitability and resolve cost discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost projections for active jobs
• Provide financial reporting support for management and CFO reviews

Keys to Hire

• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in construction or mechanical contracting
• Hands‑on with job cost accounting and WIP reporting
• Detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Good communication skills — able to work directly with Project Managers and Finance leadership

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave