HHM Talent is assisting a client search for a Cost Accountant in Chattanooga, TN. Position OverviewOur client is seeking a Cost Accountant to track project costs, strengthen financial reporting, and help management make informed decisions about budgets and profitability. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this person will partner with project managers, payroll, and operations to ensure costs are accurately recorded and project performance is clearly understood.The hybrid schedule includes three days in the office, one day at the job site in Guild, TN, and one day working from home each week.ResponsibilitiesTrack materials, labor, subcontractor costs, and other project expenses, ensuring costs are assigned to the correct jobsCompare actual costs against budgets, investigate variances, and identify errors, waste, and cost-saving opportunitiesPartner with payroll to review labor costs and ensure accurate project allocationsSupport inventory counts and valuation, including the use of drone-generated inventory estimatesPrepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other account reconciliationsSupport month-end close and review work-in-progress (WIP) reportingWork closely with project managers and operations to monitor budgets, forecast final project costs, and assess profitabilityCommunicate cost concerns and recommend improvements to project accounting processes and controlsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting requiredApproximately 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, including cost or job cost accountingConstruction industry experience highly preferredQuickBooks experience requiredStrong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and explain financial information clearlyConfident, direct communicator who can hold others accountable, reinforce processes, and work effectively with field and office teamsComfortable taking initiative and spending time at active job sites to understand project operationsCompensation & GrowthBase salary of $75,000–$90,000, based on experiencePotential Christmas bonus of up to approximately $5,000–$6,000Opportunity to take on increasing management responsibilities, with a potential path into a management role within 3–5 years or responsibility for the financials of additional company entities