Cost Accountant, Finance and Accounting
Omega Foundation Services, A Solaris Company
Lafayette, LA0–7 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Project Cost Accountant provides accounting support for assigned construction projects, including job costing, billing, budgets, and project reporting. This role partners with Project Managers and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review project transactions for correct job and cost coding.
- Review labor, materials, subcontractor, and equipment costs for missing or unusual activity.
- Prepare or support project billing.
- Track unbilled amounts, retainage, and contract requirements.
- Assist with project setup, budget maintenance, and closeout, verifying documentation before system changes.
- Communicate with Project Managers, Operations, Payroll, and AP; escalate unusual or higher-risk matters.
- Own financial oversight of assigned projects through their lifecycle and resolve root causes independently.
- Monitor budget-to-actual variances and join project financial reviews.
- Train and guide Junior PCAs and help improve processes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.
Qualifications
For Junior Role:
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- 0–3 years of accounting, construction, or project administration experience.
For Senior Role:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 4–7+ years of job-cost or construction accounting experience.