Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst in the Cedar Rapids Area

The position is responsible for budget development, oversight, detailed analysis, cost control, monthly forecasting, and reporting. The role involves developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets necessary for cost analysis and reporting. Additionally, the position includes variance reporting, ledger reconciliation, and maintaining monthly commitment accrual requests and creation of Work Orders. The analyst will assist with capital work order close-outs, perform journal entries, corrections and adjustments, and assist with tax status determination. The role supports department business planning evolutions and is responsible for the generation, maintenance, and closure of Project Work Authorizations (PWAs). The analyst will also integrate vendor and contractor efforts for cost reporting and controls and support Project Managers in preparation and routing of scope control estimate revisions, preparation of project cash flows, and integration of cost data from all input sources.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee budgets, detailed analysis, and cost control.
• Conduct monthly forecasting and reporting.
• Develop and maintain databases/spreadsheets for cost analysis and reporting.
• Perform variance reporting and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain monthly commitment accrual requests and create Work Orders.
• Assist with capital work order close-outs.
• Perform journal entries, corrections, and adjustments.
• Assist with tax status determination.
• Support department business planning evolutions.
• Generate, maintain, and close Project Work Authorizations (PWAs).
• Integrate vendor and contractor efforts for cost reporting and controls.
• Support Project Managers in preparation of scope control estimate revisions and project cash flows.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in cost analysis, budget analysis, and forecasting.
• Experience in accounting and cost accounting.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP, FMIP, and Passport.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related studies.
• 8+ years of accounting/cost analyst experience in construction or maintenance work environments on large complex projects.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves working on large complex projects, primarily in construction or maintenance settings. Employees will use advanced technologies such as SAP, FMIP, and Passport, along with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Palo, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in Palo,IA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2025.