Cost Accounting/Budget Analyst

Job Description

Salary: $24.00 - $36.00/hour

Job Description:

Capital Program Management (CPM) seeks a cost accounting/budget analyst to work with program and project managers and school district financial/accounting departments to develop, monitor, and adjust budgets for new construction and/or modernization projects. You will also assist with the preparation of various accounting reports, write protocols and procedures, and prepare and present training and reporting materials.

Responsibilities include:

Input of accounting data into software system following firm protocols.

Review and analyze invoices from vendors for appropriate charges and route for approvals to appropriate individuals.

Reconcile financial records between CPM and school districts/public works entitys accounting systems.

Communicate with clients on various levels regarding budgets and transactions for Capital projects.

Work with project managers on construction budgets for individual projects from development of budget to monitoring, adjusting, and closing out of projects.

Prepare monthly financial reports to be distributed to School Boards, Oversight Committees and various management personnel.

Prepare mandated state reports for individual capital projects funded with state monies.

Qualifications needed:

Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook

Ability to analyze financial related documents for irregularities and errors

Extremely detail oriented, organized and efficient

Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent work experience

Familiarization with School accounting systems a plus

3-5 years experience

*In-Person Position*

Full-time