Senior Cost Accountant - Project Profit & Pricing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401K

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development and project costing. You will support pricing, billing, and margin analysis while performing monthly closes and financial reporting.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience (Dynamics preferred), and 3–5 years in cost/accounting within service-based industries. Hybrid or on-site options may apply, with opportunities to influence pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• ERP systems proficiency; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus.
• GAAP knowledge with strong general ledger and financial reporting.
• Project/cost accounting experience in service-based industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update absorption rates for labor and materials to ensure full cost recovery and accurate pricing.
• Perform project accounting, including cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project; report KPIs and cost trends.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are charged to correct projects.
• Collaborate with divisional operations to review cost centers, allocations, and coding; propose improvements.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities with journal entries and GAAP account reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks/insurers as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development and project costing. You will support pricing, billing, and margin analysis while performing monthly closes and financial reporting.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience (Dynamics preferred), and 3–5 years in cost/accounting within service-based industries. Hybrid or on-site options may apply, with opportunities to influence pricing decisions.