Senior Cost Accountant – Project Costing & GAAP

Accounting Search; Canonsburg (Washington County); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant – Cost & Financial Reporting in Canonsburg, PA. You will lead project accounting, develop labor absorption rates, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis, while contributing to month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and proficiency with ERP systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus; GAAP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with ERP and data entry systems.
• Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
• General ledger accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in project, job, or service-based cost accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP (U.S.).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden and materials to ensure full cost recovery and accurate pricing and billing.
• Perform project accounting, including job/project cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project/division; develop reports on financial results and KPIs.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are captured against the correct projects.
• Collaborate with divisional operations to review cost centers and expense coding; resolve discrepancies and advise the Controller.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries and GAAP reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and coordinate with banks and insurers as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, system changes, process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Connaissances

ERP systems

MS Dynamics

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Description du poste

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant – Cost & Financial Reporting in Canonsburg, PA. You will lead project accounting, develop labor absorption rates, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis, while contributing to month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and proficiency with ERP systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus; GAAP knowledge is essential.