Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Cost Accountant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Allentown, New Jersey Posted in about 11 hours ago. $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Cost Accountant Location:

Allentown, NJ (Onsite/Hybrid)

Compensation:

$75,000 - $95,000

Type:

Contract-to-Hire Industry:

Construction Overview Beacon Hill is working with a Growing construction company seeking a Cost Accountant to support job costing, project financials, and overall cost analysis. This role will work closely with project managers and operations to ensure accurate tracking of costs and profitability across active projects. Responsibilities

• Manage job costing for multiple construction projects
• Track and analyze labor, materials, subcontractor, and overhead costs
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, WIP schedules, and project budgets
• Monitor project performance (actual vs. budget) and provide variance analysis
• Record journal entries and assist with month-end close
• Maintain cost accounting system and ensure accurate allocation of expenses
• Review purchase orders, commitments, and change orders for cost impact
• Support forecasting and project profitability analysis
• Partner with project managers on cost tracking and financial updates
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of cost accounting or job costing experience (construction preferred)
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, and project-based accounting
• Experience with construction or ERP systems (Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and project teams Work Environment
• Based in Allentown, NJ with primarily onsite collaboration
• Team-oriented construction environment with exposure to active projects Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™