Senior Cost Accountant: Project Cost & Margin Leader

Key People; Canonsburg (Washington County); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus

401(k)

Résumé du poste

Key People is seeking 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.

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

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 a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Responsabilités

• 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 and customer profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer, project, and division; recommend pricing adjustments and develop reports communicating financial results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are accurately captured and charged to the correct projects.
• Work with divisional operations teams to review cost centers, expense coding, and allocations, resolve discrepancies, and provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Support the monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries, U.S. GAAP account reconciliations, analysis of significant accounts, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with outside organizations, such as banks and insurance companies, as needed.
• Assist the Controller and management with financial analysis, system changes, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics

Description du poste

Key People is seeking 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.

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