Senior Cost Accountant: Project Cost & Margin Analytics (Bonus + 401k)

Essenti Talent; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in the United States to lead labor absorption rate development for pricing and billing, and to support project costing, cost center analysis, and monthly close procedures.

You will analyze gross margins, reconcile payroll data, and prepare reporting for auditors and management while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with an 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; relevant industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 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; recommend pricing adjustments.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure costs are charged to correct projects.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities including journal entries and GAAP reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks and insurers as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in the United States to lead labor absorption rate development for pricing and billing, and to support project costing, cost center analysis, and monthly close procedures.

You will analyze gross margins, reconcile payroll data, and prepare reporting for auditors and management while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial records.