NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Cost Analyst I/II
Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$97K/yr - $128K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking to fill multiple Cost Analyst I/II positions within the County of Santa Barbara. The role involves coordinating County programs with detailed cost analysis and reports, ensuring accurate reimbursement calculations, and participating in the development of specialized cost accounting systems.
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Responsibilities
Prepares or reviews complex cost reports and cost allocation plan; reviews financial documents prepared by others for accuracy, form, and content; interprets and resolves audit findings. Reviews reimbursement estimates of departments and recommends revisions as appropriate. Conducts rate analysis to determine appropriate reimbursement levels and sets rates accordingly
Reviews or prepares intergovernmental claims for reimbursement, fee proposals, and indirect cost rate proposals for departments (ICRP’S); measures cost per unit of service to determine whether fees are being set at appropriate levels; consults with and advises department management and accounting personnel on a wide variety of intergovernmental and fee reimbursable cost accounting matters; advises internal fiscal units on cost accounting procedures and practices
Extracts and manipulates data from databases to establish cost accounting data; writes simple databases; designs and may develop more complex databases. Evaluates work process, organizational systems, policies, procedures, and computer technology in order to establish cost accounting data. Analyzes system design alternatives for development of new cost accounting systems and improvements to existing systems
Coordinates major County-wide programs with detailed cost analysis and cost reports; responsible for reporting, calculating, and estimating federal and state reimbursement; responds to federal and state audits by resolving audit findings; represent and advocate department position during audits. Monitors revenues and expenditures to determine whether reported levels meet anticipated levels
Reviews or prepares the annual County wide cost allocation plan
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant and one year of professional experience as a cost accountant
Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, or a related field, and two years of professional experience as a cost accountant
A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of principles and practices of project management
Knowledge of standard English usage and grammar
Knowledge of working knowledge of cost accounting principles
Knowledge of full cost determination
Knowledge of step-down cost methodology
Knowledge of various county financial systems and software
Knowledge of principles of database design
Knowledge of cost pools
Knowledge of cost objectives
Knowledge of standard costing and government cost allocation methodology
Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software
Ability to gather and analyze cost data, develop solutions, project consequences, and evaluate results
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with a variety of County staff and vendors
Ability to prepare a variety of written documents
Ability to make presentations to groups
Ability to maintain impartiality, objectivity
Ability to apply principles of governmental accounting
Ability to learn and apply Federal, State, and County policies and procedures
Ability to provide direction to others
Ability to represent the County or department with tact and diplomacy
Benefits
Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Holidays: 13 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year; Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Health Plan: Choice of dental, vision and medical plans; County contributes toward medical and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Retirement reciprocity
Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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