Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst Position

Seeking a Cost Analyst in the Cedar Rapids Area. The position is responsible for budget development, oversight, detailed analysis, cost control, monthly forecasting, and reporting. The role involves developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets necessary for cost analysis and reporting. Additionally, the position includes variance reporting, ledger reconciliation, and maintaining monthly commitment accrual requests and creation of Work Orders. The analyst will assist with capital work order close-outs, perform journal entries, corrections and adjustments, and assist with tax status determination. The role supports department business planning evolutions and is responsible for the generation, maintenance, and closure of Project Work Authorizations (PWAs). The analyst will also integrate vendor and contractor efforts for cost reporting and controls and support Project Managers in preparation and routing of scope control estimate revisions, preparation of project cash flows, and integration of cost data from all input sources.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and oversee budgets, detailed analysis, and cost control.
• Conduct monthly forecasting and reporting.
• Develop and maintain databases / spreadsheets for cost analysis and reporting.
• Perform variance reporting and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain monthly commitment accrual requests and create Work Orders.
• Assist with capital work order close-outs.
• Perform journal entries, corrections, and adjustments.
• Assist with tax status determination.
• Support department business planning evolutions.
• Generate, maintain, and close Project Work Authorizations (PWAs).
• Integrate vendor and contractor efforts for cost reporting and controls.
• Support Project Managers in preparation of scope control estimate revisions and project cash flows.

Essential Skills :

Work Environment :

The work environment involves working on large complex projects, primarily in construction or maintenance settings. Employees will use advanced technologies such as SAP, FMIP, and Passport, along with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract position based out of Palo, IA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $50.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type :

This is a hybrid position in Palo, IA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 28, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.