Cost Analyst

Join a motivated team where precision meets purpose. We are a high-precision team looking for a detail-oriented professional who loves “the why” behind the numbers. In this role, you won't just manage data; you will investigate anomalies, identify trends, and ensure our financial projections withstand audit scrutiny. Your Impact Deep Dive Analysis: Use Excel, databases, and specialized software to perform complex data queries and expense analysis. Subject Matter Expertise: Navigate federal and university regulations to become a go-to resource for costing projects. Audit & Correspondence: Partner with the team to research audit inquiries and draft critical communications. Strategic Collaboration: Work independently on long‑term projects while maintaining proactive communication with departments across the university. Who thrives here? A proactive communicator who enjoys working independently but values a collaborative home base. If you have a desire to learn and a knack for precision, you will find ample opportunity to take on increasingly complex and rewarding projects. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics or related field and 3 years progressively responsible professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional licensure preferred (e.g., CPA, CFM). Position Details This is a full‑time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the search and selection procedures will close once a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified. The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties. To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE. ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The University of Alaska ( is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination ( against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business. #J-18808-Ljbffr