Cost Analyst
About The Position
Join a motivated team where precision meets purpose. We are a high-precision team looking for a detail-oriented professional who loves "the why" behind the numbers. In this role, you won't just manage data; you will investigate anomalies, identify trends, and ensure our financial projections withstand audit scrutiny. Your Impact Deep Dive Analysis: Use Excel, databases, and specialized software to perform complex data queries and expense analysis. Subject Matter Expertise: Navigate federal and university regulations to become a go-to resource for costing projects. Audit & Correspondence: Partner with the team to research audit inquiries and draft critical communications. Strategic Collaboration: Work independently on long-term projects while maintaining proactive communication with departments across the university. Who thrives here? A proactive communicator who enjoys working independently but values a collaborative home base. If you have a desire to learn and a knack for precision, you will find ample opportunity to take on increasingly complex and rewarding projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics or related field and 3 years progressively responsible professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Professional licensure preferred (e.g. CPA, CFM).
Responsibilities
- Deep Dive Analysis: Use Excel, databases, and specialized software to perform complex data queries and expense analysis.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Navigate federal and university regulations to become a go-to resource for costing projects.
- Audit & Correspondence: Partner with the team to research audit inquiries and draft critical communications.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work independently on long-term projects while maintaining proactive communication with departments across the university.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- full employee benefits package
- retirement options
- annual leave
- 12 paid holidays per year
- tuition waivers for employees and family members
- affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
