Verified Job
Accounting - Finance
Accountant Staff
Accounting - Finance
#805707
Remote / WFH
Elevate Consulting
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Cost Accountant to join our Ahmedabad office. You will support financial tracking, cost analysis, and accounting operations for our US-based construction contracting business, working in close coordination with project managers and senior leadership across time zones.
Key Responsibilities
• Track and analyze project-wise costs, budgets, and variances on an ongoing basis
• Maintain accurate books of accounts general ledger, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and receivable; reconcile vendor and subcontractor invoices against project budgets
• Assist in preparation of monthly P&L statements, cost reports, and financial summaries
• Support payroll processing and coordination with HR
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and applicable Indian accounting regulations
• Coordinate with the US operations team on project cost tracking and budget reporting
• Maintain organized financial records for audits and internal reviews
• Prepare ad hoc reports and cost breakdowns as requested by management
Required Qualifications
• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or CMA (Inter/Final) preferred
• 2–5 years of hands-on accounting or cost accounting experience
• Proficiency in Tally ERP, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, cost tracking templates)
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian accounting standards
• Good written and spoken English — ability to communicate with US-based team
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently
Preferred / Nice to Have
• Prior experience supporting a construction, infrastructure, or project-based company
• Exposure to foreign currency transactions or basic US GAAP concepts
• Experience with cloud-based tools such as QuickBooks Online or Zoho Books
We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Cost Accountant to join our Ahmedabad office. You will support financial tracking, cost analysis, and accounting operations for our US-based construction contracting business, working in close coordination with project managers and senior leadership across time zones.
Key Responsibilities
• Track and analyze project-wise costs, budgets, and variances on an ongoing basis
• Maintain accurate books of accounts general ledger, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and receivable; reconcile vendor and subcontractor invoices against project budgets
• Assist in preparation of monthly P&L statements, cost reports, and financial summaries
• Support payroll processing and coordination with HR
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and applicable Indian accounting regulations
• Coordinate with the US operations team on project cost tracking and budget reporting
• Maintain organized financial records for audits and internal reviews
• Prepare ad hoc reports and cost breakdowns as requested by management
Required Qualifications
• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or CMA (Inter/Final) preferred
• 2–5 years of hands-on accounting or cost accounting experience
• Proficiency in Tally ERP, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, cost tracking templates)
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian accounting standards
• Good written and spoken English — ability to communicate with US-based team
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently
Preferred / Nice to Have
• Prior experience supporting a construction, infrastructure, or project-based company
• Exposure to foreign currency transactions or basic US GAAP concepts
• Experience with cloud-based tools such as QuickBooks Online or Zoho Books
