Senior Project Cost & Margin Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development for pricing and billing, and to support project accounting and month-end close processes. The role emphasizes accurate cost tracking, profitability reporting, and adherence to U.S.

GAAP. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of project cost accounting experience, proficiency with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics), and a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update absorption rates for labor burden and for consumables and materials passed through to customers, ensuring full cost recovery and accurate pricing and billing.
• Perform project accounting, including job/project cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and project and customer profitability reporting.
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin by customer, project, and division; recommend pricing adjustments and develop reports communicating financial results, cost trends, and KPIs.
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data to ensure labor costs are accurately captured and charged to the correct projects.
• Work with divisional operations teams to review cost centers, expense coding, and allocations, resolve discrepancies, and provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Support the monthly close for multiple entities, including journal entries, GAAP account reconciliations, analysis of significant accounts, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and interact with outside organizations, such as banks and insurance companies, as needed.
• Assist the Controller and management with financial analysis, system changes, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

ERP systems

Dynamics experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead labor absorption rate development for pricing and billing, and to support project accounting and month-end close processes. The role emphasizes accurate cost tracking, profitability reporting, and adherence to U.S.

GAAP. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of project cost accounting experience, proficiency with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics), and a bachelor's degree in accounting.