Senior Cost Accountant – Project & Margin Analytics

CareerNerds, LLC; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project costing and develop labor absorption rates that support pricing, billing, and margin analysis. The role also covers financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end close.

Responsibilities include updating absorption rates for labor and materials, tracking costs by project, reconciling timekeeping and payroll, and preparing documentation for external auditors.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with an integrated ERP and data entry systems; Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
• Strong general ledger accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in project/job/service-based cost accounting; relevant industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 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

ERP systems proficiency

GL & financial reporting

Project/cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Dynamics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

3-5 years of experience

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project costing and develop labor absorption rates that support pricing, billing, and margin analysis. The role also covers financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end close.

Responsibilities include updating absorption rates for labor and materials, tracking costs by project, reconciling timekeeping and payroll, and preparing documentation for external auditors.