Cost Management Analyst (Hillsboro, OR)

Job Title:

Cost Management Analyst Location:

Hillsboro, OR Pay:

$35-45/hour Additional job duties include: Oversees accounting functions for significant project or program, coordinating and collaborating with the client, subconsultants, project /program managers and administrators, and leadership. Brings significant experience and expertise to unique and complex client billing requirements and corresponding internal processes. Monitors compliance with contract terms and subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments. Monitors timecard accuracy and drives resolution to timekeeping errors. Prepares project financial reports, analyses, and budgets. Tracks work orders to ensure appropriate charging of hours, costs, and expenses to projects, and communicates project progress / status to Supervisor and program administrators. Establishes and maintains project accounting files and reviews project reports for accuracy and completeness. Manages client billings and payments from clients, resolves client disputes, and adjusts project billing records as required. Monitors, reviews, and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment and project disputes in conjunction with leadership. Coordinates and reviews processing of accounts payable to ensure timely payments, accuracy, and general ledger distribution. Provides assistance and support to Supervisor and project / program staff as needed. May perform such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. Work involves a comprehensive level of financial understanding, and the ability to distill discrete solutions from multiple input sources, both system and human. Receives general guidance on overall objectives and critical issues. Consults with Supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments. Decisions made and actions taken impact project profitability and overall project success. Offers feedback and solutions to project / program managers, leadership, and Project Management Office staff. May provide work direction to junior staff. Interfaces with internal technical and administrative staff at all levels. Works closely with subconsultants, project/program managers, accounting staff, and project / program administrators. Interfaces with clients on collections and billings; resolves client disputes as necessary. Education And Experience Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus minimum 6 years relevant experience. Without Bachelor's degree, additional 10 years of relevant experience is required. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required to interact and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including internal managers, subconsultants, project / program administrators, and client. Must have good analytical ability and technical skills with high attention to detail. Must have competency with managing multiple projects simultaneously with ability to retain project information and follow changes. Must have good to excellent competency with MS Office (especially Excel), large business accounting systems, and support systems. Must have strong ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion Smartsheet experience preferred.