Cost Technician - Intermediate - MP - VF

Job Title

WHO WE ARE: Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop. WHAT WE DO: We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners. Location: Hybrid (Valparaiso, IN) Must work on W2 (M/F work from home, T/W/Th in office) Note: We currently operate under a hybrid work schedule (M/F work from home, T/W/Th in office), however this arrangement is subject to change at the company's discretion based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Support project cost control across multiple initiatives including validating invoices and timesheets against conformed contracts and database records, obtain payment approvals and ensure accurate cost allocation using Work Orders, Commodity Codes, and governing documents.
• Responsibilities also include generating standardized and ad-hoc reports to support project analysis, contractor performance, and financial metrics.
• Communicate all results and issues to the Manager of Project Controls and other departments within NIPSCO as needed.
• High school & post-secondary education.
• Experience: 3 plus Years

Responsibilities Invoice Validation & Processing

• Review and validate vendor invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and governing documents.
• Confirm scope of work, cost basis, allowable rates, applicable Work Orders (WOs), and effective dates.
• Ensure proper accounting and allocation using Work Order, Commodity Code (CC), and timesheet data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in invoice data, documentation, or allocations.
• Route validated invoices through the Ariba approval workflow.

Timesheet Validation & Processing

• Validate timesheets for compliance with PO terms and governing documents.
• Confirm allowable rates, units, WOs, and PO references.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and documentation for invoicing purposes.
• Enter timesheet data into database.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in timesheet entries, supporting documentation, or rate calculations.

Reporting

• Generate standardized and ad-hoc reports to support project cost analysis, contractor performance tracking, and other financial or operational metrics.
• Assist in compiling data for internal reviews, audits, and forecasting activities.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as directed.

Pay rate: $31.49 - $40.86/hr on W2 DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.