Senior Cost Accountant: Project & Margin Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting and develop labor-based absorption rates to support pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

This role also covers financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing, helping maintain accurate records, analyze project costs, and support operational reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting or related area.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update absorption rates for labor burden and materials.
• Perform project accounting, cost tracking, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure accuracy.
• Support monthly close, journal entries, and GL maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks/insurers.
• Assist with financial analysis and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Workforce Recruiter in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting and develop labor-based absorption rates to support pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

This role also covers financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end closing, helping maintain accurate records, analyze project costs, and support operational reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems is required.