Senior Cost Accountant - Project Cost & Margin Analysis

6 Degrees Search; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401K

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop labor absorption rates, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

The role also covers financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger activities, with interaction with auditors and external partners. Requires knowledge of US GAAP, ERP systems, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics. Position is on-site in the United States.

Qualifications

• ERP/data entry systems proficiency; Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in project, job, or service-based cost accounting; relevant industry preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and US GAAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update absorption rates for labor burden and materials to ensure full cost recovery.
• Perform project accounting including cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project; communicate results and KPIs.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure costs are captured to the correct projects.
• Work with divisional operations teams to review cost centers, expense coding, and allocations; resolve discrepancies.
• Support the monthly close for multiple entities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks and insurance companies as needed.
• Assist the Controller and management with financial analysis and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop labor absorption rates, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

The role also covers financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger activities, with interaction with auditors and external partners. Requires knowledge of US GAAP, ERP systems, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics. Position is on-site in the United States.