Senior Cost Accountant - Project Cost & Reporting - Bonus

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting and develop labor-based absorption rates supporting pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

This role also supports financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing processes. Responsibilities include maintaining absorption rates for labor burdens, performing project cost tracking and profitability reporting, reconciling timekeeping and payroll, and assisting with audits

Qualifications

• Proficiency with an integrated ERP and data entry systems (Microsoft Dynamics 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 (wages, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, benefits, travel/per diem, and training) 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.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Project cost accounting

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

3-5 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting and develop labor-based absorption rates supporting pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

This role also supports financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing processes. Responsibilities include maintaining absorption rates for labor burdens, performing project cost tracking and profitability reporting, reconciling timekeeping and payroll, and assisting with audits