Senior Cost Accountant: Project Cost & Margin Expert

Kingfisher Recruiting; Canonsburg (Washington County); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus

401 K

Descripción de la vacante

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop and maintain labor-based absorption rates for pricing, billing, and margin analysis. The role supports financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end closing to ensure accurate records and cost visibility across projects.

The candidate will leverage ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, to manage unbilled revenue accruals and cost tracking, while analyzing profitability by project and customer.

Formación

• ERP and data entry systems proficiency; 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 or professional services industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and US GAAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden 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 profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project; recommend pricing adjustments and develop reports communicating financial results and KPIs.
• 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; resolve discrepancies and provide recommendations to Controller.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries and GAAP reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks and insurance companies as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics

Descripción del empleo

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop and maintain labor-based absorption rates for pricing, billing, and margin analysis. The role supports financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end closing to ensure accurate records and cost visibility across projects.

The candidate will leverage ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, to manage unbilled revenue accruals and cost tracking, while analyzing profitability by project and customer.