Senior Cost Accountant

Summit Federal Services, LLC • Cumberland, MD

4h

About The Position

SFS/Merito Group is seeking Senior Cost Accountant applicants.

Duties:
Provides cost estimating and financial management support, including all activities, which occur during the life cycle of an information technology application or system. Conducts investment analyses or other complex operational analyses. Provides expertise and support in conducting a full range of investment analyses activities, including market surveys, cost analyses, benefits analyses, risk analyses, economic analyses, requirements definitions, schedule development, and tradeoff studies. Supports architecture efforts including economic analyses of architecture alternatives, architecture issues resolutions, and affordability analyses. Conducts analytical studies involving complex technical analyses, schedule constraints, and system benefits and system cost factors. Identifies cost accounting or financial problems and recommends solutions. Presents plans, analyses, and other advice within functional areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience as a cost analyst or involved in analysis in business-related subject areas such as accounting, finance or economics.
• At least five (5) years of experience in financial cost accounting with demonstrated success in analyzing information systems.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree and CPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides cost estimating and financial management support
• Conducts investment analyses or other complex operational analyses
• Conducts a full range of investment analyses activities, including market surveys, cost analyses, benefits analyses, risk analyses, economic analyses, requirements definitions, schedule development, and tradeoff studies
• Supports architecture efforts including economic analyses of architecture alternatives, architecture issues resolutions, and affordability analyses
• Conducts analytical studies involving complex technical analyses, schedule constraints, and system benefits and system cost factors
• Identifies cost accounting or financial problems and recommends solutions
• Presents plans, analyses, and other advice within functional areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees