Cost Analyst

K&A Engineering; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Westwood, Massachusetts, seeks a Cost Analyst to join our team. You will work on cost sheets, project controls, and budgeting for electrical infrastructure projects across the energy sector.

The role requires a strong background in cost analytics, finance, and project management, with advanced Excel skills. A hybrid schedule is offered, with local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years in cost analytics, finance or related areas.
• Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, budgets and accounting principles.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain owner cost sheets.
• Analyze project controls reports and present findings to PM.
• Maintain project cost commitments tracking actual vs estimated costs.
• Coordinate preparation of project work orders as required.
• Interface with project finance, tax, and accounting teams; coordinate with purchasing.

Skills

Cost analytics

Finance

Program management

Project management

Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Powerplant

Maximo

Job description

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.
We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

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Start your K&A Career:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cost Analyst 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 10 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

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:

We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:

We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:

We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.