Junior Cost Analyst

AtkinsRéalis•Novi, MI

21d•$32 - $40

About The Position

We are seeking a Part Time Junior Cost Analyst to join our team in Toledo, OH. Your role Assist in all budget system setup requirements utilizing agreed Cost or Work Breakdown Structures to assign and control costs in accordance with agreed execution strategies. Execute all project cost transactional requirements including Purchase Order creation, invoice settlement, shared cost contributions and finance related ledger reconciliations. Interface with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis to maintain consistent flow of data to senior project team members. Support continuous improvement scopes of work and have a direct and profound effect on a data-driven organization. Support workforce allocation tracking and manage overrides in support of payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in client-based system TRACK. Liaise with workforce teams to confirm allocations and overrides are correctly implemented. Conduct ad-hoc workforce audits to verify billed time aligns with contractual requirements and gate log entries. Collaborate with payroll and cost engineers to resolve issues related to stuck or unapproved time entries. Assist with client interfacing to address and troubleshoot time approval challenges. Support continuous improvement scopes of work and have a direct and profound effect on a data-driven organization. Provide support for ad-hoc cost analyst activities as needed. About you Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, 1 year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as PowerBi. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements. Must be able collaborate and coordinate with several stakeholders, gaining alignment, and establishing structure. Must be able to interpret and analyze large data sets and report analysis concisely. Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
1 year of relevant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as PowerBi
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
Must be able collaborate and coordinate with several stakeholders, gaining alignment, and establishing structure.
Must be able to interpret and analyze large data sets and report analysis concisely.
Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in all budget system setup requirements utilizing agreed Cost or Work Breakdown Structures to assign and control costs in accordance with agreed execution strategies.
Execute all project cost transactional requirements including Purchase Order creation, invoice settlement, shared cost contributions and finance related ledger reconciliations.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis to maintain consistent flow of data to senior project team members.
Support continuous improvement scopes of work and have a direct and profound effect on a data-driven organization.
Support workforce allocation tracking and manage overrides in support of payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in client-based system TRACK.
Liaise with workforce teams to confirm allocations and overrides are correctly implemented.
Conduct ad-hoc workforce audits to verify billed time aligns with contractual requirements and gate log entries.
Collaborate with payroll and cost engineers to resolve issues related to stuck or unapproved time entries.
Assist with client interfacing to address and troubleshoot time approval challenges.
Provide support for ad-hoc cost analyst activities as needed.