Cost Accountant

2 months ago

Irvine, United States Vaco Remote Work Freelance Full time

Cost Accountant (Construction)

Join a leading construction general contractor in Brea, CA, known for delivering high-quality projects and fostering a collaborative work environment. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join their dynamic team.

As a Cost Accountant, you will play a crucial role in our financial operations, focusing on job cost accounting. You will be responsible for providing financial analysis of projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, and supporting project managers with financial insights. This role is essential in helping us maintain financial efficiency and project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform detailed financial analysis of construction projects.
  • Track and monitor job costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with budgets.
  • Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and support.
  • Prepare and analyze cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Proven experience as a Cost Accountant, preferably in the construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of job cost accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with financial analysis and reporting in a construction setting.
  • Knowledge of project accounting and cost control methods.
  • CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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