Cost Accountant- Construction at Talent Edge Recruiting Cost Accountant- Construction at Talent Edge Recruiting in Abilene, Texas Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Cost Accountant - Construction / Oil & Gas Abilene, TX | 4-Year Project | $110K-$120K + $175/day per diem + $1,200/month car allowance

Schedule:

M-F, some

Saturdays Relocation:

Not offered (per diem provided) | Full benefits, PTO, 401k, paid holidays About the Role Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to support project-level cost controls on a major 4-year construction project in Abilene, TX. Reporting to the Senior Controller, you'll help maintain accurate, reliable cost data that drives project decision-making in a fast-paced construction and oil/gas environment. Key Responsibilities Maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost coding Track commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and budget performance Compare budgeted vs. actual costs and flag discrepancies Prepare weekly/monthly cost reports and dashboards Track change orders, scope changes, and maintain audit trails Review invoices, commitments, and subcontractor/supplier documentation Coordinate with PMs, Accounting, Estimating, Procurement, and field teams Maintain data accuracy in Procore and internal reporting systems Support the Senior Controller with audits and financial reviews Comfortable using Claude/AI tools for reporting and efficiency Software Procore, Excel, project cost tracking/reporting systems, AI tools (Claude) What They are

Looking For Experience:

2-5 years of project accounting or cost accounting

Education:

Bachelor's preferred not required; accounting, finance, construction management, or business background relevant

Skills:

Excel (important), Procore (strongly preferred), ERP/project accounting systems a plus; cost tracking, budgeting support, commitments/actuals, cost coding, reporting, change documentation, invoice review, analytical problem-solving, and AI-driven efficiency