Federal Cost Analyst - Remote

Overview

Phillips Federal division has created a Cost Analyst role. This role is vital for our federal finance team, in supporting our government contracting operations.

In Short

• Support proper allocation of costs and labor in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Perform general ledger, project reconciliations, and analyze cost variances between budget and actuals.
• Support compliance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and division policies in high level overview of travel expenses.
• Support the calculation and monitoring of indirect cost rates.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of reconciliations and reports.
• Perform and verify the application of project labor costs and indirect rates across multiple contracts within the trial balance.
• Provide primary support in tracking and reporting project-level costs.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS).
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• Cost analysis or government contract accounting experience required.
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced): Proficient with PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query, conditional formatting, and data validation.
• Accounting Software / ERP Systems and familiarity with navigating project accounting modules and managing indirect cost allocations is essential.
• Familiarity with Government Contracting Tools & Portals.
• Microsoft Power BI / Tableau (Preferred).
• Microsoft Word & PowerPoint: Skilled in preparing audit-ready documentation, financial summaries, and internal reporting presentations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team.
• Ensuring the integrity of government contracting operations.
• Working with a well-established global supplier of manufacturing technology products.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer.