Cost Analyst

The University Cost Analysis Department is responsible for the facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rate and fringe benefit cost rate calculations and proposal preparation, analysis, audit defense and submission to the Federal Government. The department is also charged with federal fiscal compliance in the areas of F&A cost, fringe benefits and other costing areas. The department manages the University’s Functional Use Survey. The department maintains university wide cost accounting policies and procedures and the related Cost Accounting Disclosure Statement (DS-2) to ensure compliance with Federal rules and regulations.

As our Cost Analyst, you will join a motivated team with a strong work ethic geared toward precision and accuracy. While working on Excel spreadsheets, databases and specialized software, you will investigate anomalies that impact calculations, trends and projections for the Finance System Office. Through costing projects, you will become skilled and knowledgeable about specific topics and procedures as they relate to Federal regulations and university policies and regulations. A typical week involves analyzing expense data, performing data queries and incorporating the data into various calculations, ensuring that each step is properly completed and implemented. Additionally, with support from the team, you will actively research audit inquiries and draft correspondence related to audit inquiries.

Our team is passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration. To thrive in this role, you will be supported by the Cost Analysis team while working independently on costing projects. Proactive communication regarding progress on long-term projects and interaction with departments outside of Finance will be key to your success in meeting long-term project deadlines. A desire to learn and find opportunities to expand your knowledge will allow you to take on increasingly difficult 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. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Morisky, UA SO HR Coordinator, at ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or (907)450-8245.

*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.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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