Senior Cost Accountant

Summit Federal Services/Merito Group – Immediate need for Temporary Staff  For the MD State Police in various cities.

SFS/Merito Group is seeking Senior Cost Accountant applicants.

Duties:
Provides cost estimating and financial management support, including all activities, which occur during the life cycle of an information technology application or system. Conducts investment analyses or other complex operational analyses. Provides expertise and support in conducting a full range of investment analyses activities, including market surveys, cost analyses, benefits analyses, risk analyses, economic analyses, requirements definitions, schedule development, and tradeoff studies. Supports architecture efforts including economic analyses of architecture alternatives, architecture issues resolutions, and affordability analyses. Conducts analytical studies involving complex technical analyses, schedule constraints, and system benefits and system cost factors. Identifies cost accounting or financial problems and recommends solutions. Presents plans, analyses, and other advice within functional areas.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. A Master’s degree and CPA are preferred.

General Experience:
A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience as a cost analyst or involved in analysis in business-related subject areas such as accounting, finance or economics.

Specialized Experience:
At least five (5) years of experience in financial cost accounting with demonstrated success in analyzing information systems.