Senior Cost Accountant: Project Cost & Margin Analysis

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401K

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop labor-based absorption rates for pricing and billing, and support month-end close.

The role focuses on labor costs, project profitability, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics a plus), and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

GL accounting

GAAP knowledge

Project cost accounting

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

3-5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop labor-based absorption rates for pricing and billing, and support month-end close.

The role focuses on labor costs, project profitability, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics a plus), and strong GAAP knowledge.