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Cost Accountant is a qualifying TN visa occupation under the USMCA treaty, available to Canadian and Mexican professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Canadians can present their TN application directly at the U.S. border, while Mexicans apply through a U.S. consulate with employer support documentation. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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Get Access To All JobsAt ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
- Dental Insurance Plan
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits; for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website.
Summary/Objective:
The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of construction projects within the company's Vista ERP system. This role works closely with Project Managers and the accounting team to ensure accurate job cost tracking, subcontract administration, and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring deep construction industry experience, strong working knowledge of Vista ERP, and the ability to establish positive relationships with field and project management personnel.
Essential Functions:
- Receive, review, and post all job cost adjustments into Vista ERP software, ensuring accuracy and proper coding to the appropriate project and phase codes.
- Import job cost estimates into Vista ERP, coordinating with estimating/project management to verify alignment between estimate data, project budgets, and reconcile where needed.
- Administer subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, including issuing executed subcontracts to the applicable subcontractors and tracking compliance with insurance, licensing, and lien waiver requirements.
- QC information from the Pre-Construction Module and ensure completeness. Follow up with project management and business development as necessary for any missing data.
- Enter change orders within Vista ERP, ensuring timely updates to project budgets and contract values. Work to reduce variances between customer represented contract values and the contract value in Vista (original contract + approved change orders).
- Serve as a financial resource for Project Managers, assisting with job cost inquiries, budget questions, and ERP-related issues.
- Work with Assistant Controller to maintain monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, including percent complete calculations, over/under billing analysis, and projected cost at completion.
- Generate and distribute regular job cost reports to Project Management and operations leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Collect, track, and maintain conditional and unconditional lien waivers from subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Review and process subcontractor pay applications, verifying compliance with subcontract terms, insurance requirements, and lien waiver submissions prior to approval.
- Monitor project budgets against actual costs, identifying and communicating variances to Project Managers in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the financial closeout of completed projects, including processing final billings, releasing retention, and facilitating final payments to subcontractors.
- Maintain organized and complete project files within Vista or applicable network file structure, including executed contracts, change orders, subcontracts, insurance certificates, and correspondence.
- Support year-end audits, bonding renewals, and surety requests by providing accurate job cost data, WIP schedules, and project documentation.
- Other duties as applicable to position.
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, job cost accounting, or a closely related role within the construction industry; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements.
- Proficiency in Vista by Viewpoint (Vista ERP) is strongly preferred; experience with other construction ERP platforms will be considered.
- Solid understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP reporting, subcontract administration, and owner billing processes.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other specialty contracting is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret subcontracts, change orders, and contract documents.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and field personnel.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Core Competencies:
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Continuous Learning
Work Environment:
Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Travel:
No travel required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
- Dental Insurance Plan
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits; for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website.
Summary/Objective:
The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of construction projects within the company's Vista ERP system. This role works closely with Project Managers and the accounting team to ensure accurate job cost tracking, subcontract administration, and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring deep construction industry experience, strong working knowledge of Vista ERP, and the ability to establish positive relationships with field and project management personnel.
Essential Functions:
- Receive, review, and post all job cost adjustments into Vista ERP software, ensuring accuracy and proper coding to the appropriate project and phase codes.
- Import job cost estimates into Vista ERP, coordinating with estimating/project management to verify alignment between estimate data, project budgets, and reconcile where needed.
- Administer subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, including issuing executed subcontracts to the applicable subcontractors and tracking compliance with insurance, licensing, and lien waiver requirements.
- QC information from the Pre-Construction Module and ensure completeness. Follow up with project management and business development as necessary for any missing data.
- Enter change orders within Vista ERP, ensuring timely updates to project budgets and contract values. Work to reduce variances between customer represented contract values and the contract value in Vista (original contract + approved change orders).
- Serve as a financial resource for Project Managers, assisting with job cost inquiries, budget questions, and ERP-related issues.
- Work with Assistant Controller to maintain monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, including percent complete calculations, over/under billing analysis, and projected cost at completion.
- Generate and distribute regular job cost reports to Project Management and operations leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Collect, track, and maintain conditional and unconditional lien waivers from subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Review and process subcontractor pay applications, verifying compliance with subcontract terms, insurance requirements, and lien waiver submissions prior to approval.
- Monitor project budgets against actual costs, identifying and communicating variances to Project Managers in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the financial closeout of completed projects, including processing final billings, releasing retention, and facilitating final payments to subcontractors.
- Maintain organized and complete project files within Vista or applicable network file structure, including executed contracts, change orders, subcontracts, insurance certificates, and correspondence.
- Support year-end audits, bonding renewals, and surety requests by providing accurate job cost data, WIP schedules, and project documentation.
- Other duties as applicable to position.
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, job cost accounting, or a closely related role within the construction industry; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements.
- Proficiency in Vista by Viewpoint (Vista ERP) is strongly preferred; experience with other construction ERP platforms will be considered.
- Solid understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP reporting, subcontract administration, and owner billing processes.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other specialty contracting is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret subcontracts, change orders, and contract documents.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and field personnel.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Core Competencies:
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Continuous Learning
Work Environment:
Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Travel:
No travel required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Cost Accountant
Align your credentials to U.S. standards
CBP officers assess whether your accounting degree maps to the TN visa specialty occupation definition. A Canadian CPA designation or Mexican Contador Público title strengthens your case, but your degree field must directly support the Cost Accountant role description.
Target manufacturers and distributors first
Cost Accountant roles in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain are the most structurally dependent on this specialty. These employers run ongoing TN sponsorship needs tied to inventory costing cycles, making them more prepared to support your application.
Search TN-ready employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Cost Accountant openings at employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship readiness saves you from roles where the hiring team has no prior experience navigating the TN process.
Confirm employer support letter requirements before accepting
Your employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and TN eligibility before you apply at your U.S. port of entry (or consulate if you're a Mexican national). Confirm the hiring team understands this requirement and has legal support ready, since delays here directly push back your start date.
Request a support letter that mirrors the TN criteria
Your employer's support letter must tie your day-to-day duties specifically to cost analysis, variance reporting, or standard costing rather than general finance tasks. CBP can deny TN status if the described duties read as a broader accountant or analyst role.
Prepare for port-of-entry review as a Mexican national
Mexican nationals applying for TN status at a U.S. port of entry should carry a complete documentation packet, including the job offer letter, degree credentials, and any professional licensure. CBP officers adjudicate TN petitions on the spot, so gaps in your packet create immediate problems.
Cost Accountant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cost Accountant qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes. Cost Accountant falls under the Accountant category in the USMCA TN occupation list. To qualify, you need a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, and your job duties must center on specialized accounting functions such as cost analysis, variance reporting, or standard costing, not general bookkeeping or broad financial management.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Cost Accountant roles?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and get a decision at the port of entry or through USCIS without waiting for a lottery slot. H-1B visa selection is random and limited to 85,000 registrations annually. For Canadian and Mexican Cost Accountants, TN is typically faster, cheaper for the employer, and more predictable than H-1B.
Where can I find Cost Accountant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Cost Accountant openings by TN visa sponsorship readiness, so you're not wasting applications on employers unfamiliar with the process. Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers open to TN sponsorship and those that only hire candidates already authorized to work.
Can my employer deny TN sponsorship after extending a job offer?
Yes, and it happens. Some employers extend offers before their legal or HR team confirms they can support a TN petition. Before accepting, ask directly whether the company has experience sponsoring work visas and whether they have immigration counsel on retainer. An employer unprepared to navigate the TN process—which requires preparing a support letter and understanding TN eligibility requirements—can stall or withdraw sponsorship after you've already resigned a previous position.
What documentation does a Cost Accountant need at a U.S. port of entry for TN admission?
You need a signed employer support letter detailing your job title, duties, and the TN qualification basis, plus your degree transcripts or diploma confirming an accounting credential. Mexican nationals also need a valid passport and may need to schedule an appointment at a U.S. consulate rather than presenting at a land border. CBP officers review all of this on the spot and issue a decision immediately.