Senior Accountant, Project and Cost Accounting

iconcareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Senior Accountant, Project & Cost Accounting to fortify our Corporate Accounting team as we scale. The role focuses on manufacturing cost and project accounting, including inventory, WIP, COGS, and revenue recognition for hardware and construction projects.

You will partner with Operations and segment leads to translate activity into precise financials. The ideal candidate brings CPA licensure and 4+ years in cost or project accounting, with hands-on ASC 606 experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting with cost/project focus.
• CPA licensure required or actively pursuing.
• Hands-on ASC 606 revenue recognition experience.
• Background in manufacturing, construction, or government contracting is a plus.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations and FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Execute ASC 606 revenue recognition across ICON's income streams and disclosures.
• Manage project-level P&Ls and surface margin trends for management.
• Oversee monthly close for manufacturing and project accounting workstreams.
• Design and maintain labor/cost allocation methodologies with FP&A.
• Support audit readiness with schedules and documentation.

Skills

Cost accounting

Project accounting

ASC 606

CPA licensure

NetSuite

FP&A liaison

Education

CPA licensure

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

ICON is at an inflection point - scaling manufacturing operations for the Titan printer platform and building the cost accounting infrastructure to match. We are looking for a Senior Accountant, Project & Cost Accounting to join the Corporate Accounting team and serve as a critical hands‑on contributor to the financial engine behind that growth. In this role, you will execute the day‑to‑day accounting work across manufacturing cost and project accounting - two of the highest‑complexity, highest‑stakes workstreams in the close - including inventory, WIP, COGS, and cost accounting for hardware production, as well as revenue recognition, project‑level P&Ls, and WIP schedule management across ICON's construction business. You will work closely with the Manager, Project & Cost Accounting and serve as a trusted partner to Operations and segment leads, translating operational activity into accurate financials as ICON scales. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and is eager to design and implement accounting processes from the ground up alongside a growing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Accounting

• Execute ASC 606 revenue recognition across ICON's income streams and prepare contract asset/liability disclosures, working in close coordination with Legal and Operations through the contract lifecycle.
• Partner with project manager's across Icon's portfolio to asses project status and budget for percentage of completion calculations.
• Perform revenue recognition and cost tracking across construction projects using percentage‑of‑completion and milestone‑based methods.
• Prepare and maintain project‑level P&Ls; identify cost variances and surface trends in margin to the Manager.
• Coordinate with project managers and segment leads to ensure financial data accurately reflects operational activity.

Close & Reporting

• Execute the monthly close for manufacturing and project accounting workstreams - prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and complete variance analysis.
• Oversee labor and cost allocation processes, including the design and maintenance of allocation methodologies across business units and departments, in close partnership with FP&A to ensure accurate and consistent application.
• Prepare supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Support audit readiness by preparing schedules, workpapers, and documentation for external auditors.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A on segment‑level forecasting inputs, particularly hardware unit economics and project‑level margin assumptions.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day accounting resource for Build Operations and business line leaders on cost, inventory, and margin questions.
• Collaborate with project managers and segment leads to maintain the integrity of financial data across ICON's construction business.

Process & Systems

• Identify and propose improvements to manufacturing and project accounting workflows, controls, and reporting as ICON's operations scale.
• Actively participate in ERP optimization efforts, supporting ICON's buildout of an automated, audit‑ready financial infrastructure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of accounting experience with direct exposure to cost accounting, project accounting, or construction accounting.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Hands‑on experience with percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition required.
• Construction, manufacturing, or government contracting industry background is a plus.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams during a fast‑moving monthly close.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally with Operations, FP&A, and project management teams.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination‑free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).