Construction Projects Cost Accounting/Budget Analyst

Capital Program Management (CPM) seeks a Cost Accounting/Budget Analyst to work with program and project managers and school district financial/accounting departments to develop, monitor, and adjust budgets for new construction and/or modernization projects.  You will also assist with the preparation of various accounting reports, write protocols and procedures, and prepare and present training and reporting materials.

Responsibilities include:

·     Input of accounting data into software system following firm protocols.

·     Review and analyze invoices from vendors for appropriate charges and route for approvals to appropriate individuals.

·     Reconcile financial records between CPM and school district’s/public works entity’s accounting systems.

·     Communicate with clients on various levels regarding budgets and transactions for Capital projects.

·     Work with project managers on construction budgets for individual projects from development of budget to monitoring, adjusting, and closing out of projects.

·     Prepare monthly financial reports to be distributed to School Boards, Oversight Committees and various management personnel.

·     Prepare mandated state reports for individual capital projects funded with state monies.

Qualifications needed:

·     Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook

·     Ability to analyze financial related documents for irregularities and errors

·     Extremely detail oriented, organized and efficient

·     Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience

·     Familiarization with School accounting systems a plus

·     3-5 years experience