Project Cost Accountant #37614
Accounting Finance Boca Raton, FL
Direct Hire Feb 7, 2025
Accounting Finance
Job Title: Project Cost Accountant
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Project Cost Accountant to join our team in an onsite, full-time role based in Boca Raton, FL. This permanent, direct-hire position offers an annual salary of $70,000–$85,000, along with bonus opportunities. The Project Cost Accountant will be responsible for overseeing financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy in cost tracking, variance analysis, and budget alignment. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with project teams to maintain financial health and efficiency.
Compensation:
Key Responsibilities of the Project Cost Accountant:
Qualifications and Skills for the Project Cost Accountant:
Work Schedule:
Why Join Us?
As a Project Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring financial stability and efficiency for critical projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with project managers and finance professionals, contribute to process improvements, and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced industry. If you have a passion for project accounting and financial analysis, we encourage you to apply!
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Project Cost Accountant to join our team in an onsite, full-time role based in Boca Raton, FL. This permanent, direct-hire position offers an annual salary of $70,000–$85,000, along with bonus opportunities. The Project Cost Accountant will be responsible for overseeing financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy in cost tracking, variance analysis, and budget alignment. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with project teams to maintain financial health and efficiency.
Compensation:
- Salary: $70,000–$85,000 per year
- Bonus opportunities available
- Full-time, onsite position
Key Responsibilities of the Project Cost Accountant:
- Monitor project financials from inception to completion.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets, ensuring financial goals are met.
- Track and analyze cost variances, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations.
- Review and process subcontractor work orders and pay applications for compliance.
- Prepare and submit client invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Support project close-out activities, including financial reconciliation.
- Generate detailed financial reports and provide insights for operations and finance management.
- Collaborate with project teams to resolve financial issues and improve cost efficiency.
- Assist in producing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules and other financial documentation.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support audit processes.
Qualifications and Skills for the Project Cost Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in the construction or large-scale restoration industry.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced skills).
- Ability to analyze financial data and generate insightful reports.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- Normal business hours (onsite in Boca Raton, FL)
Why Join Us?
As a Project Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring financial stability and efficiency for critical projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with project managers and finance professionals, contribute to process improvements, and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced industry. If you have a passion for project accounting and financial analysis, we encourage you to apply!
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.