Cost Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization in the Metro Detroit area on a Cost Accountant opportunity. This role is a great fit for an accountant who enjoys working closely with operations, understanding the financial side of projects, and taking ownership of accounting activities from billing through financial reporting.You’ll join a collaborative accounting team and work cross-functionally with both finance and operational stakeholders. The position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to project accounting, cost analysis, billing, contracts, and general accounting activities within a growing organization.What makes this opportunity stand out:Collaborative and team-oriented environmentHigh visibility across accounting and operationsOpportunity to work directly with project and operational teamsBroad exposure to project-based accounting and financial reportingEstablished organization with continued growthOpportunity to learn, take ownership, and grow within the accounting functionKey responsibilities include:Support accounting and financial activities associated with multiple ongoing projectsPrepare and process project-related billings, including AIA-style billing and supporting documentationAssist with cost tracking, project reconciliations, and financial reportingReview project documentation and contracts to ensure accurate accounting and billingPartner with project managers and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve billing and accounting questionsMonitor project costs and assist with identifying discrepancies or variancesMaintain accurate project and accounting records within the organization’s ERP systemAssist with month-end accounting activities and related reconciliationsUtilize Excel to organize, analyze, and report financial and project-related informationSupport process improvements and other accounting initiatives as the organization continues to growIdeal background:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a construction, project-based, or similar environmentExperience with AIA billing and/or G702/G703 billing documentationStrong understanding of project accounting, billing, and cost-related accounting activitiesComfortable reviewing contracts and working with project-related documentationExperience partnering with project managers, operations, or other non-accounting stakeholdersStrong Microsoft Excel skillsExperience working within an ERP/accounting systemStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesSomeone who is proactive, collaborative, and willing to jump in wherever neededThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the intersection of accounting, projects, and operations and is looking to join a team where they can make an immediate impact while continuing to develop their accounting skill set.Feel free to message me directly or send your resume to Danielle.Kassab@lhh.com to learn more.