Senior Cost & Pricing Accountant - Profitability & GAAP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions seeks a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor-based absorption rate development, project costing, and margin analysis. You will support financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end closing to ensure accurate records.

Responsibilities include analyzing cost spreads, coordinating with ops on cost centers, and assisting with external auditors and strategic initiatives. 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting are required.

Qualifications

• ERP systems proficiency; Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Strong general ledger accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in project/job/service-based cost accounting; industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain absorption rates for labor burden and consumables for pricing and billing.
• Perform project accounting, cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project; report KPIs.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure accurate labor costs.
• Collaborate with operations to review cost centers, allocations, and coding; suggest fixes.
• Support monthly close with journal entries, reconciliations, and GL maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks/insurers as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Zaddy Solutions seeks a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor-based absorption rate development, project costing, and margin analysis. You will support financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end closing to ensure accurate records.

Responsibilities include analyzing cost spreads, coordinating with ops on cost centers, and assisting with external auditors and strategic initiatives. 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting are required.