Senior Cost & Profitability Analyst — Projects & Pricing

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development, project cost tracking, and margin analysis. The role supports pricing, billing, and month-end close while maintaining GAAP-compliant financial records.

You will reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data for multiple entities, collaborate with operations, and prepare documentation for auditors and external partners. Strong ERP and Dynamics experience is a plus.

Formación

• Proficiency with ERP and data entry systems; Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in project, job, or service-based cost accounting; staffing or professional services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain absorption rates for labor burden (wages, payroll taxes, benefits, etc.) and for 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; recommend pricing adjustments and produce KPI reports.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are captured against 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 account reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks and insurers as needed.
• Assist Controller and management with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Conocimientos

ERP data entry systems

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting (project/job)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics

Descripción del empleo

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development, project cost tracking, and margin analysis. The role supports pricing, billing, and month-end close while maintaining GAAP-compliant financial records.

You will reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data for multiple entities, collaborate with operations, and prepare documentation for auditors and external partners. Strong ERP and Dynamics experience is a plus.