Coordinator of Government Costing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and perform analysis of service center rate calculations.
• Meet with University departments to learn about their operations and provide guidance in the development of their rates, as well as subsequent in-person, phone, and/or email communications to obtain data about their service center activities.
• Provide in-person and online training sessions to service center customers, including monthly in-person formal training sessions and other one-on-one and small group trainings as requested by University departments.
• Execute numerous costing databases, queries, and reports in support of all costing functions and operations as required.
• Aid in the preparation of the Facilities & Administration Rate proposals.
• Aid in the preparation of the "University Administration Calculation" for all three universities' facilities and Administrative Rate proposals.
• Prepare data for the Fringe Benefit Rate proposals.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities appropriate for a Coordinator of Government Costing position as assigned, including: perform data analysis for the Tuition Remission Rate calculations; compile and issue rate communications; and prepare responses to audit requests related to the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) audits of F&A proposals, Fringe Benefits proposals, and Tuition Remission rates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience.
• Or Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA).
• Or Master's degree in Accountancy or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education or government institution.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of Banner programs/applications and SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and state and federal regulations related to cost accounting, sponsored project administration, and rate development.

Appointment Information

• This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5000 - Accounting Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis.
• The expected start date is as soon as possible after August 3rd, 2026.
• The budgeted salary range for the position is $57,000- $61,000.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.