Senior Cost Accountant - Project and Labor Costing

Senior Cost Accountant, Project and Labor Costing

Canonsburg, PA (Onsite)

Own project accounting and the labor burden absorption rates that drive pricing, billing, and margin for a multi-entity services company. You will analyze pay-to-bill spreads, support month-end close, and work directly with the Controller.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's in Accounting or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
• Project, job, or service-based cost accounting experience
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP knowledge
• Proficiency with an integrated ERP system

What You'll Do

• Build and update labor burden and materials absorption rates for full cost recovery
• Run project accounting, including cost tracking, unbilled revenue accruals, and profitability reporting
• Analyze pay rate vs. bill rate spreads and gross margin; recommend pricing changes
• Reconcile timekeeping, payroll, and billing data
• Support multi-entity month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Prepare audit support and assist the Controller with analysis and process improvements

Nice-to-Haves

• Microsoft Dynamics experience
• Staffing, professional services, or field services industry background

What You'll Get

• $80,000 to $95,000 base salary
• Annual bonus
• 401(k)

About the Company

A multi-entity professional and field services company based in the Pittsburgh area.