Overview
On Site
USD63 - USD65
Contract - W2
Skills
Cost
Controls
Analyst
Job Details
Job Title: Project Cost Analyst
Location: Detroit, MI hybrid onsite
Duration: 12 months
W2 Rate: $63-65/hr
- We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Cost Analyst with strong accounting expertise to support financial tracking and forecasting for projects (not products).
- The ideal candidate will have experience managing project-level financials with a focus on forecasting, variance analysis, and accruals.
- This role is best suited for a finance professional who is comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving project scopes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience, with a focus on project support (not product or manufacturing accounting).
- Strong background in forecasting, variance analysis, and managing accruals (estimating/recording costs, gathering data on pending costs, manual journal entries, etc)
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems or ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Experience working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with shifting project scopes.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in industries like construction, infrastructure, or IT project delivery.
- Familiarity with project management tools or software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera).
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