Cost Controls Analyst

Lancesoft

White Plains, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Actuals, Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Billing, Billing Records, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Reporting, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Expense Tracking, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Process Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, SAP, System Migration, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
White Plains, NY
POSTED
5 days ago
Title:                Cost Controls Analyst (Hybrid)
Location:         White Plains, NY, 10601
Duration:        12+ Months (Possible extension)
Pay Rate:       $50/hr. - $55/hr. On W2
 
Project Overview
  • The role supports the Portfolio Cost Controls function within the Cost Control group by performing comprehensive cost analysis and reconciliations, managing high volume billings, processing accounts payable invoices, and completing monthly accrual reviews.
  • Responsibilities also include verifying budget compliance, reviewing purchase orders, performing manual interest calculations, coordinating project closeouts, and supporting departmental workflows.
  • The position requires a high level of accuracy, timely completion of all deliverables, and strong adherence to established financial controls and deadlines. 
 
Job Functions & Responsibilities
  • Portfolio Cost Control: Support cost management activities by tracking project expenditures, preparing journal entry adjustments, performing manual interest calculations, and generating portfolio-level cost reports.
  • Billing and Invoice Processing: Contribute to the accurate and timely preparation of high-volume monthly billings and invoices using SAP, Primavera, PDF tools, and Teams Planner.
  • Reconciliation: Conduct routine portfolio and project-level cost control accounting, including variance analysis (budget vs. Actuals) and financial system reconciliations.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies related to payments and revenue postings.
  • Project Closeouts: Execute final reconciliations and cost recovery activities for completed projects.
  • Prepare complete and accurate Closeout Memo Packages in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Billing Discrepancy Resolution: Maintain organized and accurate billing records. Assist with resolving billing-related inquiries and discrepancies for internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Accounts Payable Support: Assist with invoice processing, purchase order corrections, and verification of available PO funding. Request additional funding when required to support accurate payments.
  • Reporting: Assist with monthly performance reports, budget tracking, and cost monitoring. Support data organization and analysis using Excel, Teams Planner, and Procore.
  • Account Maintenance: Update client billing records, project hour tracking, and payment history information across relevant systems.
  • Compliance: Review and verify budget requests against approved purchase orders and contract values.
  • Assist in the monthly accrual review process to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Departmental Workflows and Transitions: Support the department in system migrations, process transitions, and implementation of new platforms and workflows.
  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of related tasks.  
Skills
  • Experience: Background in cost controls, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting, or general ledger maintenance.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and auditing abilities to interpret financial data and resolve complex cost and billing discrepancies.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including PivotTables and lookup functions), as well as proficiency with PDF tools, Teams Planner, SharePoint, Procore, Word, and Outlook.
  • Systems Knowledge: Hands on experience using SAP and Primavera.
  • Core Competencies: Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing complex billing processes under tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage time effectively.  
 
Education & Certifications
  • College degree, preferably in related financial field 

About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/