Senior Cost Accountant - Project & Margin (Bonus & 401K)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Eckceptional Search seeks a Senior Cost Accountant in Canonsburg, PA to lead labor absorption rate development, project costing, and margin analysis. You will support the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting while ensuring accurate cost tracking for pricing and billing.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 3–5 years' experience in cost accounting or related fields. A strong ERP background is preferred.

Qualifications

• ERP systems proficiency; Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in project/cost accounting within professional services or similar.
• 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 and for consumables passed to customers 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; recommend pricing adjustments and develop reports on financial results and KPIs.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are captured and charged to correct projects.
• Collaborate with operations teams to review cost centers, expense coding, and allocations; resolve discrepancies and advise Controller.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries and GL maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and liaise with banks/insurers as needed.
• Assist management with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Time management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Eckceptional Search seeks a Senior Cost Accountant in Canonsburg, PA to lead labor absorption rate development, project costing, and margin analysis. You will support the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting while ensuring accurate cost tracking for pricing and billing.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 3–5 years' experience in cost accounting or related fields. A strong ERP background is preferred.