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We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion
  • Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner
  • Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early
  • Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required
  • Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines
  • Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations
  • Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy
  • Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support
  • Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities

Requirements:

  • Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or project-based environment
  • Working knowledge of revenue recognition guidance, including ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion accounting concepts
  • Strong background in project cost tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-to-complete evaluation
  • Ability to interpret contracts and connect operational milestones to appropriate financial treatment
  • Proficiency in preparing accurate monthly financial reporting while meeting strict reporting timelines
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, engineering, and project management teams
  • High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation, controls, and audit support
  • Familiarity with manufacturing costs, standard costing principles, and complex project accounting practices
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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