Cost Analyst

Position: Project Controls Analyst/Cost Analyst Pay Rate: $35-$45/hour (negotiable based on experience) Location: Columbus, OH Duration: 12-month contract + extensions Start Date: ASAP Shift: M-F 8-5pm Qualifications Experience in project controls, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking. Strong understanding of financial principles, accrual accounting, and cost control methodologies. Ability to work with debits/credits and general ledger concepts. Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) and SAP. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Experience in construction or engineering projects. Plusses Bachelor’s degree. Experience with utility companies. Day to Day Cost Accounting & Accruals: Perform monthly accruals, cost reconciliations, and variance analysis across a high volume of active projects Budgeting & Forecasting: Support preparation and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with actuals Cost Tracking: Track actual costs, manage project authorizations, and monitor spend against budget using SAP and internal financial systems Financial Reporting: Prepare recurring financial reports related to forecast accuracy, authorization usage, contingency tracking, and project aging Process Execution: Support routine, repeatable accounting processes including monthly close activities, financial updates, and status reporting Project Financial Support: Partner with Project Managers, Directors, and vendors to resolve budget discrepancies, accrual issues, and authorization gaps early Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate financial documentation, support audit readiness, and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards #J-18808-Ljbffr