Cost Analyst II

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cost Analyst II to join our team at K&A Power Group in Westwood, Massachusetts. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated. Role Expectations: • Developing, implementing, and maintaining Owner cost sheets • Analyzing project controls reports and presenting finds to the project management • Establish and maintain a Project Cost Commitments which monitors actual vs. estimated cost of purchase orders • Coordinate the preparation of project work orders as required • Interface with projects financial and tax departments, Plant and General Accounting and Client Purchasing and Stores • Work with project estimates and cash flow/budgets to monitor and communicate status, variances, trends and completion costs for projects and individual contractors. Reports corrective action, as necessary • Allocate monthly cost via applicable Eversource applications (i.e. Powerplan, Maximo); process Journal entries as needed. • Review project Desktop Requisitions to ensure proper work order/accounting strings are utilized. • Working with the project management team to manage project cash flows and forecasts • Support the integration and use of E-Builder • Support the Project team in Project Closeout activities which include but are not limited to the following: • Development of units of property and cost allocation. • Review with Project Team to determine Project Scope • Review Engineered IFC Spec packages to determine detail of assets installed • Coordinate material returns with construction Representative and Material Coordinator • Resolve any cost discrepancies with Contracts Management and Project Manager • Provide UOP that meets the requirements of Plant Accounting Asset Registry for installed and removed asset • Material / Cost Reconciliation • Complete manual or adjusting journals entries to ensure material reconciliation • Review vendor invoices for accuracy and correct charge location • Partner with Plant Accounting to resolve any open items • Continue to support Investment Planning Organization in the completion of closeout What we're looking for: • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in one of the above or related fields • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following or related fields: Cost analytics, finance, program management, project management, accounting or operations. • Experience working with cost tracking analysis, forecasting, budgets and accounting principles a must. • Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with stakeholders in a positive and collaborative manner. • Demonstrate a high level of skill in Microsoft Excel. • Proficiency in Powerplant and Maximo • Hybrid Schedule- local applicants only Pay Range $90,000-$110,000/year