Cost Accountant

Job Title : Cost Accountant

Location : Houston, TX

Salary Range : $80,000-$100,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits : Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Family-First Flexibility

About The Company

Driven by a team of young, energetic professionals, this firm has become a premier outdoor construction leader in Houston. Specializing in parks, playgrounds, monuments, and amenity centers , they bring visionary landscape-architecture projects to life with precision and care. With most work completed by in-house crews, the company prides itself on craftsmanship, collaboration, and creating outdoor environments that inspire and endure. Their philosophy is simple : Elevating Designs. Building Results.

Role Overview

The Cost Accountant will serve as the finance lead on projects from start to finish, focusing on cost analysis, budgeting, and reporting. This role is highly analytical and requires someone who is confident in challenging assumptions, asking why, and digging into data to improve project profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction or manufacturing background, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Procore or similar project management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Review, track costs, and prepare monthly Budget-to-Actual reports.

Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs to identify opportunities for improvement.

Conduct end-of-project analyses to evaluate project performance and recommend changes.

Maintain and manage WIP (Work-in-Progress) reports.

Collaborate closely with estimators, project managers, and construction managers to understand and validate project costs.

Generate pay applications for projects, ensuring accurate documentation and submission.

Set up and manage projects within Procore, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and dashboards.

Perform advanced Excel data analysis, including creating functions, pivot tables, and dashboards.

Identify discrepancies, dig into data, and resolve issues independently without handholding.

Contribute to system implementations and process improvements when necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or construction finance.

Strong construction, manufacturing, or project management experience preferred.

Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, functions, pivot tables, and data modeling).

Experience with Procore or similar construction / project management systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data.

Confident, dominant personality with excellent communication and questioning skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and interact with diverse personalities.

Culture & Work Environment

Work alongside a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

Engage with both office and field teams, acting as the finance liaison on projects.

Opportunity to influence project processes and cost efficiency.

Supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance, flexibility, and professional growth.