What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant - Construction position at Trigg Consulting?
Company Description
Trigg Consulting provides specialized consulting and recruitment services to construction and logistics organizations. Our focus is on aligning skilled professionals with companies where they can make a lasting impact. We take a relationship-driven approach, emphasizing long-term partnerships, trust, and collaboration to support sustainable growth for both clients and candidates across the industries we serve.
Role Description
We are seeking a Construction Cost Accountant for a full-time, remote position. This role is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting job costs and financial data across construction projects. The Construction Accountant will support project and executive teams by delivering accurate financial insights related to budgets, job costing, and overall project performance.
Key responsibilities include maintaining cost reports, preparing financial statements, posting journal entries, monitoring project budgets, and identifying cost variances and savings opportunities. This role plays a critical part in supporting informed financial decision-making and ensuring accurate accounting throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
Strong experience in construction cost accounting, including job costing and project financial analysis
Proven ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and cost reports
Advanced analytical skills to identify trends, variances, and cost-control opportunities
Experience maintaining accurate journal entries and general ledger accounts
Solid understanding of construction finance principles, budgeting, and reporting
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Experience with construction accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000