Hybrid SAP Cost Accounting Analyst - Contract

Data Based Development Systems; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Based Development Systems is seeking an experienced SAP Cost Accounting Analyst for its Finance organization. You will support labor charging, time collection, and cost accounting across corporate programs, engineering, and operations with precision and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in labor/cost accounting and strong SAP/Excel skills, capable of cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in labor accounting, cost accounting, timekeeping, or SAP FI/CO.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with detailed financial and transactional data.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with SAP reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile labor collection transactions in SAP to ensure accurate time charging, labor postings, and cost allocations across the Corporation.
• Investigate labor charging discrepancies and partner with HR, Payroll, Program Finance and operational leaders to resolve issues promptly.
• Support monthly and quarterly close cycles, including labor cost accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliation of labor-related accounts.
• Maintain and validate labor related SAP master data, including cost centers, activity types, work centers, and labor rates, ensuring compliance with RTX accounting structures.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology to troubleshoot SAP labor issues, document requirements, test system enhancements, and support platform upgrades such as S/4HANA.
• Prepare labor analytics and reporting for Program Finance, Operations, and leadership, providing insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DFARS, and RTX labor charging policies.
• Support internal, external, and government audits by providing documentation, process explanations and SAP data extracts.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor collection accuracy, streamline workflows, and support the Corporation’s ACE continuous improvement culture.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts and internal stakeholders on labor accounting processes and SAP best practices.

Skills

Labor accounting

Cost accounting

Timekeeping

Analytical

Excel

SAP reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Workday

Kronos

SuccessFactors

Job description

Data Based Development Systems is seeking an experienced SAP Cost Accounting Analyst for its Finance organization. You will support labor charging, time collection, and cost accounting across corporate programs, engineering, and operations with precision and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in labor/cost accounting and strong SAP/Excel skills, capable of cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.