Remote Financial Cost Analyst, Compliance & Forecasting

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst (Financial Business Analyst 2) to support the Cost Accounting Team within FIN-INST and report to the Cost Accounting Manager.

The role involves cost accounting compliance, data quality assurance, audit support, and financial analysis with exposure to SAP and Oracle systems. Telework is available with occasional onsite requirements in Los Alamos, NM.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience preparing and monitoring financial data and reports with notes.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations and identify data errors.
• Experience with special projects and reporting under manager supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting Compliance: support indirect budgets, cost pools, rate development, and forward pricing.
• Data Quality Assurance: reconcile data and drive corrective actions.
• Audit Support: liaison for OIG and internal audits, ICS submissions.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: provide indirect cost analysis and forecasting.
• Internal Controls: support exemption and new project forms processing.
• Regulatory Compliance: maintain CAS/FAR/DOE-related disclosures and research.
• Capital Project Oversight: assist funding determinations for projects.
• ERP Implementation: support SAP requirements and testing.
• Special Projects: complete complex reports under supervision.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Audit support

Excel proficiency

Oracle/ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA (preferred)

CPA/ CMA certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Financials

SAP

MicroStrategy

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst (Financial Business Analyst 2) to support the Cost Accounting Team within FIN-INST and report to the Cost Accounting Manager.

The role involves cost accounting compliance, data quality assurance, audit support, and financial analysis with exposure to SAP and Oracle systems. Telework is available with occasional onsite requirements in Los Alamos, NM.