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

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

Job summary

Your Talent Team is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development, project costing, and margin analysis. You will support financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end close while ensuring accurate cost recovery and pricing integrity.

The role requires strong ERP experience, GAAP knowledge, and 3-5 years in cost accounting within project-based environments. On-site position with bonus potential and 401(k) participation.

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 related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden and for consumables and materials to ensure full cost recovery and accurate pricing and billing.
• 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 and charged to correct projects.
• Review cost centers, expense coding, and allocations with divisional operations; provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries and GAAP account reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks and insurers as needed.
• Assist management with financial analysis, system changes, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Numerical problem-solving

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization / time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Your Talent Team is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development, project costing, and margin analysis. You will support financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end close while ensuring accurate cost recovery and pricing integrity.

The role requires strong ERP experience, GAAP knowledge, and 3-5 years in cost accounting within project-based environments. On-site position with bonus potential and 401(k) participation.