The Finance Cost Accounting Specialist will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Accounting & Financial Reporting functions include General Ledger Close, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets Accounting and Asset Management, Accounting Research and Analysis, Statutory and Regulatory reporting, and Data Security

• Monthly closings, financial analysis, oversight/management of controls and compliance, and GFS data security

• Manage Cost Accounting System and provide tax and cash projections to leadership

• Lead, manage and enable the construction of fiscal-year forward pricing rates for government contracts and oversee the preparation of annual incurred cost submissions

• Manage the preparation and maintenance of Cost Accounting System (CAS) disclosure statements

• Assist the company with the accumulation of costs in the appropriate general ledger accounts; oversee the preparation and analysis of the account balance reconciliation report to determine if ledger balances are properly stated

• Oversee and prepare audit filings and support

• Collaborate and work closely with the Partnership Tax department and auditors to determine proper segregation of direct costs from indirect costs

• Manage the Cost Accounting Systems model, provide submissions to government agencies and provide audit support

• Work independently and consult with public sector Cost Accounting Systems Team member(s)/management on more complex issues

• Contribute to a positive collaborative working environment by building solid relationships with team members, cross-functional colleagues and customers and uses networks to achieve results

• Understand assignment instructions and apply them following standard operating procedures

• Seek approval from supervisor when deviation from standards are required

• Calculate and review monthly and YTD labor rates, fringe, overhead, and G&A rates

• Assist in the preparation of annual incurred cost submissions

• Sample and review expenses for exclusion of unallowable costs

• Review and report significant changes identified during monthly and YTD analysis of budgeted vs. actual rates and institute changes when warranted.
   

• Knowledge of popular Financial systems (E.g., GFS & R3)

• Possess Advanced Excel and Access skills

• Knowledge of the Firm's Organizational Structure

• High level of understanding of the Firm's financial applications policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or GED

• Accounting background.