Senior Cost & Project Accountant – Margin & Reporting

Ashton North LLC; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop absorption rates for labor and materials, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis. You will also assist financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end closes to maintain accurate records.

Requirements include proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred), solid GL knowledge, GAAP, and a BA in Accounting with 3–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and data entry; Dynamics is a plus.
• Solid general ledger accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in project/job cost accounting.
• GAAP knowledge and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update absorption rates for labor burden and materials to ensure full cost recovery and accurate pricing and billing.
• Perform project accounting, including job cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer/project/division; develop reports on financial results and cost trends.
• 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 and advise Controller.
• Assist monthly close for multiple entities; prepare journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and liaise with banks and insurers as needed.
• Support management with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ashton North LLC seeks a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop absorption rates for labor and materials, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis. You will also assist financial reporting, GL activities, and month-end closes to maintain accurate records.

Requirements include proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred), solid GL knowledge, GAAP, and a BA in Accounting with 3–5 years of experience.