Senior Cost Accountant: Project Cost & Margin Analytics

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant – Cost & Financial Reporting to lead project accounting and develop labor-based absorption rates supporting pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

You will also support financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing processes, helping maintain accurate financial records and analyze costs and variances for operational reporting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with integrated ERP and data entry systems; Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
• 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 related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Detail-oriented and able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden and materials ensuring full cost recovery and accurate pricing.
• Perform project accounting including job cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer, project, and division; recommend pricing adjustments and develop reports.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are captured correctly.
• Collaborate with operations teams to review cost centers and allocations, resolve discrepancies, and provide Controller recommendations.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and GL maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks and insurers as needed.
• Assist management with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

ERP systems

GL accounting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant – Cost & Financial Reporting to lead project accounting and develop labor-based absorption rates supporting pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

You will also support financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing processes, helping maintain accurate financial records and analyze costs and variances for operational reporting.