Job Cost Accountant

Company: Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions
Location: Ontario
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Cost Accountant Location: Ontario, CA Salary Range: $85,000-120,000 DOE Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k, and PTO Full-Time, Onsite, Direct Hire We are actively seeking a Job Cost Specialist to join a respected leader in large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy construction. This is your opportunity to play a vital role supporting projects that strengthen California’s transportation, power, and marine systems while advancing a cleaner energy future. In this role, you’ll oversee the financial backbone of multimillion-dollar projects—ensuring every labor hour, material, and subcontractor cost is tracked accurately and reflected in real-time. You’ll work closely with project managers, operations, and finance leaders to deliver data-driven insights that help the company maintain its hallmark standards of safety, quality, and innovation. If you’re known for accuracy, analytical thinking, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts project success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and call Aileen at 888-303-5627 to connect with our recruiting team. Why You’ll Love This Role Join an organization that takes pride in building essential infrastructure while prioritizing sustainability and community impact. Be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity in every project. Use your analytical expertise to help deliver high-profile projects on time and on budget. Gain exposure to civil, utility, and renewable energy projects shaping California’s future. Work with a leadership team that invests in your professional growth and development. What You’ll Do Create and maintain job, phase, and cost code structures aligned with contract and estimating guidelines. Review, code, and accurately record daily transactions across labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Support project managers with cost forecasting, work-in-progress tracking, and reporting for revenue recognition. Reconcile invoices, timesheets, and purchase orders – partnering with field and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies. Generate and interpret detailed cost reports, highlighting trends and recommending proactive course corrections. Identify potential overruns or billing opportunities and alert project stakeholders for timely adjustments. Ensure all change orders and extra work are captured and properly reflected in cost reports and forecasts. Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling job cost data to the general ledger. Contribute to continuous improvement by refining cost tracking procedures and reporting templates. Collaborate closely with field and operations teams to ensure consistent application of cost coding standards across all projects. To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Bring 2 years of experience in job costing, construction accounting, or project accounting (civil, utility, or renewable energy preferred). Strong knowledge of construction cost structures, work breakdown systems, and cost-to-complete methods. Proficiency with construction accounting or ERP/job cost systems and advanced Excel capabilities. Keen attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines. Effective communication skills with a team-oriented, solution-focused mindset. A commitment to collaboration and integrity aligned with the company’s core values of safety, teamwork, and inclusion. Apply now and call 888-303-5627 to set yourself apart from the competition! Not the role you're looking for? Visit go2dynamic.com to explore opportunities and take the next step in your career today. Dynamic’s benefits and leave programs for Temporary and Temp to Hire Associates are provided in our employee handbook and are reviewed during onboarding and follow state, local and federal laws. Eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on work location and employment status. Dynamic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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