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Accounting & Finance

March 23, 2026

Cost Accountant


Type

Contract To Hire

Location

Houston, TX

Job ID

64781


Meador an Openwork Company is currently engaged in a search to find a CONTRACT-TO-HIRE Cost Accountant in the South Houston area (77048) that is eager to work. This role will be responsible for analyzing cost data, supporting financial reporting, ensuring accurate labor tracking, and managing the billing process to customers.

As a Cost Accountant you’ll be responsible for:
  • Analyze and maintain standard costs, including labor, materials, and overhead
  • Monitor cost variances and provide detailed analysis and recommendations
  • Support month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Prepare cost reports and assist in financial statement preparation
  • Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency and controls
  • Oversee and maintain timekeeping systems to ensure accurate labor tracking
  • Prepare and process accurate and timely customer invoices based on contracts, time, and materials
  • Review billing data for accuracy, including labor hours, rates, and expenses

What you’ll need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Heavy experience in cost accounting
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge
Perks:
  • $75K-$90K
  • 9-80 schedule

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Cost Accountant job in the Pasadena area or visit our website www.openwork.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available. Please contact the lead recruiter, Lauren Treadaway, at ltreadaway@meador.com with any questions

About Meador Staffing:
Meador Staffing is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Openwork, Openwork Health, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us to say hello and start building your future, together.
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