Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Opportunity In Sykesville, Maryland

We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Sykesville, Maryland. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations and ensure accurate cost analysis for construction projects. You will have regular contact with project managers and estimators, assisting throughout the lifecycle of projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership and project managers with critical financial insights and reporting through presentation and review. This position is an individual contributor role with high visibility to the C-Suite.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and manage project accounting processes, including cost tracking, progress billing, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Work In Progress (WIP) reports to evaluate project profitability and overall financial performance.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to maintain budgets, forecast expenses, and address financial challenges.
• Ensure compliance with audits, regulatory filings, and workers' compensation requirements.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, payments, and lien waivers with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and implement efficient accounting procedures to enhance accuracy in financial reporting.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff at the entry level to strengthen team expertise.
• Work closely with external auditors, clients, and vendors to resolve financial discrepancies and build effective relationships.
• Deliver financial recommendations and insights to support organizational decision-making.
• Ensure billing aligns with contract requirements and submit progress payments with precision.

Requirements :

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.

Benefits are available to contract / temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract / temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.