Project Cost Analyst

Project Cost Analyst The PCA will be responsible for proactively monitoring and forecasting project budgets and supporting the Project Managers in financial decisions. The analyst will also be responsible for structuring the financial tracking methods of this new portfolio for long-term scalability. T The ideal candidate is excited about the opportunity to design mechanisms that effectively track project progress and ensure it is compliant with client requirements. This candidate should be a team player and a self-starter with a financial management, accounting, or project management experience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Monthly project forecasting of costs based on project status Updating multiple databases with resource assignments, work order and purchase order data, schedule adjustments, project records, budgets, and forecasts while working with many stakeholders Creation and monitoring of work orders, purchase orders, change orders, invoices, etc. Creating a scalable structure to track project financials as the portfolio grows Ensuring project financial health and compliance with escalation and limit policies Attending project meetings with the Project Manager to take meeting minutes and provide cost analyst support as needed for discussions Create and provide financial analysis reports as needed to support project discussions and progress tracking

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Associate's degree Experience with Microsoft Office Products Willingness to learn new systems and financial policies Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.67/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 New Albany,OH.

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