Cost Analyst

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. Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose. 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 sheetsAnalyzing project controls reports and presenting finds to the project managementEstablish and maintain a Project Cost Commitments which monitors actual vs. estimated cost of purchase ordersCoordinate the preparation of project work orders as requiredInterface with projects financial and tax departments, Plant and General Accounting and Client Purchasing and StoresWork 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 necessaryAllocate 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 forecastsSupport the integration and use of E-BuilderSupport 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 ScopeReview Engineered IFC Spec packages to determine detail of assets installedCoordinate material returns with construction Representative and Material CoordinatorResolve any cost discrepancies with Contracts Management and Project ManagerProvide UOP that meets the requirements of Plant Accounting Asset Registry for installed and removed assetMaterial / Cost ReconciliationComplete manual or adjusting journals entries to ensure material reconciliationReview vendor invoices for accuracy and correct charge locationPartner with Plant Accounting to resolve any open itemsContinue 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 fieldsA 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 MaximoHybrid 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employmentPaid Holidays and Flexible PTOTuition ReimbursementLong-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life InsuranceEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Parking and Transit Reimbursement Pet Insurance Check out our career page for more information! 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.