Senior Cost & Project Profitability Analyst

Vogrinc Search Group; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401 K

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop labor-based absorption rates, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

The role also covers monthly close, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting, requiring strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to analyze costs across projects and customers for profitability insights.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden and consumables 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, and division; recommend pricing adjustments.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are accurately captured.
• Collaborate with divisional operations to review cost centers and expense coding; provide recommendations to Controller.
• Support monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries and G/L maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with banks/insurance as needed.
• Assist Controller with financial analysis, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead project accounting, develop labor-based absorption rates, and support pricing, billing, and margin analysis.

The role also covers monthly close, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting, requiring strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to analyze costs across projects and customers for profitability insights.