Senior Cost Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Cost Accountant on the east side of Madison, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.
Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team to support the financial oversight of construction projects. This position plays a key role in tracking project costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping project teams stay aligned with budget expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to improve cost efficiency across multiple active jobs.
Responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain financial records for construction jobs, ensuring each project is set up accurately from the start.
• Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for better financial control.
• Review supplier agreements and related cost documentation to confirm proper accounting treatment and budget alignment.
• Track material usage and inventory activity to support accurate cost allocation across projects.
• Validate vendor invoices against contracts, purchase records, and project charges before processing.
• Prepare month-end cost reports, reconciliations, and supporting analysis to ensure timely and accurate close activities.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to provide financial insight on project performance and cost management.
• Maintain reliable accounting data and documentation that supports internal reporting and informed business decisions.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within construction or contractor environments.• Strong knowledge of job costing, construction accounting principles, and project-based financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing account reconciliations and cost analysis.
• Ability to manage project budgets, track cost performance, and investigate variances with accuracy.
• Familiarity with supplier contracts, invoice verification, and inventory-related accounting processes.
• High level of attention to detail with consistent financial accuracy and strong organizational skills.
• Sound business judgment with the ability to identify ways to reduce costs and improve financial efficiency.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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