Cost Accountant - Richmond VA
Richmond, VA
Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Building Construction / Skilled Trades
Industry: Construction / Commercial Construction
Company: Highland Consulting Group, Inc.
Reference ID: Hf0rAz
Date Posted: 01/21/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/rOzl5P
Construction Cost Accountant – Richmond, VA
Highland Consulting Group is an executive search firm specializing in recruiting top talent within the construction industry. We are currently partnered with a well‑established Contractor in the Richmond, VA area seeking an experienced Construction Cost Accountant to join their team.
This role provides essential accounting support to project teams, including cost tracking, budget oversight, invoice management, and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate brings several years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable environment, along with strong communication skills and proven success working directly with subcontractors and vendors.
The company offers a casual work environment, flexible hours, excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and an accounting team known for its professionalism and efficiency. This position reports directly to the Controller and works within an experienced, highly reputable accounting department.
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
This company is committed to the well‑being of its employees and their families, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and quality of life.
- Competitive salary and generous bonuses
- 401(k) contributions
- Comprehensive family healthcare
- Paid Time Off
Contact
If you have the background and experience described above, we encourage you to apply. You may also contact me directly to discuss this opportunity further.
David O'Connor
Managing Director
724-837-6336
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