Senior Cost Accountant

True North Consultants, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus

401(k)

Résumé du poste

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead cost and financial reporting, focusing on labor absorption rates for pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

The role oversees project accounting, cost variances, and month-end closing to maintain accurate financial records. You will work with ERP systems (Dynamics) and GAAP-based reporting, supporting multiple entities and collaborating with operations to review cost centers, coding, and allocations.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and update labor absorption rates for cost recovery and pricing.
• Perform project accounting, tracking costs, unbilled revenue, and profitability reporting.
• Reconcile payroll, timekeeping, and billing data to ensure accurate labor costs.
• Support month-end close, including GL reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with financial stakeholders.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Accounting proficiency

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics

Description du poste

Senior Cost Accountant

Salary $80,000.00- $ 95,000.00 + Bonus + 401 K

seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant – Cost & Financial Reporting to lead project accounting and develop and maintain labor-based absorption rates supporting pricing, billing, and margin analysis. This position will also support financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing processes, helping maintain accurate financial records, analyze project costs and variances, and support operational reporting.

Educational / Experience Requirements

·Proficiency with an integrated ERP and data entry systems, Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.

·Accounting experience with a strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

·Experience in project, job, or service-based cost accounting; staffing, professional services, or field services industry experience preferred.

·Knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. (GAAP).

·Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

·3-5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden (wages, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, benefits, travel/per diem, and training) and for consumables and materials passed through to customers, ensuring full cost recovery and accurate pricing and billing.
• Perform project accounting, including job/project cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and project and customer profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer, project, and division; recommend pricing adjustments and develop reports communicating financial results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are accurately captured and charged to the correct projects.
• Work with divisional operations teams to review cost centers, expense coding, and allocations, resolve discrepancies, and provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Support the monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries, U.S. GAAP account reconciliations, analysis of significant accounts, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with outside organizations, such as banks and insurance companies, as needed.
• Assist the Controller and management with financial analysis, system changes, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

·Proficient level of numerical and analytical problem-solving skills

·Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

·Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·Team member mentality with ability to work independently adhering to established internal control procedures with minimal supervision and quality assurance mindset.