Senior Cost & Margin Analyst — Project Accounting (Bonus)

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor-based absorption rates for pricing, billing, and margin analysis. The role includes project accounting, cost tracking, and contributing to financial reporting and monthly closes.

Ideal candidates have GAAP knowledge, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with ERP systems exposure (Dynamics preferred). This is a full-time position with opportunities for bonus consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP and data entry systems; Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong general ledger accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in project/cost accounting; staffing or field services industry preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP (US).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update absorption rates for labor burden and materials to ensure full cost recovery for pricing and billing.
• 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/division; recommend pricing adjustments.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are captured and charged to correct projects.
• Collaborate with divisional operations to review cost centers, expense coding and allocations; resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries and reconciliations (GAAP).
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks/insurance companies as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, system changes, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Project/cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

3-5 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor-based absorption rates for pricing, billing, and margin analysis. The role includes project accounting, cost tracking, and contributing to financial reporting and monthly closes.

Ideal candidates have GAAP knowledge, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with ERP systems exposure (Dynamics preferred). This is a full-time position with opportunities for bonus consideration.