Principal Cost Accountant

About Collabera:
Established in 1991, Collabera is one of the fastest growing end-to-end information technology services and solutions companies globally. As a half a billion dollar IT company, Collabera's client-centric business model, commitment to service excellence and Global Delivery Model enables its global 2000 and leading mid-market clients to deliver successfully in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
With over 8200 IT professionals globally, Collabera provides value-added onsite, offsite and offshore technology services and solutions to premier corporations. Over the past few years, Collabera has been awarded numerous accolades and Industry recognitions including.
• Collabera awarded Best Staffing Company to work for in 2012 by SIA. (hyperlink here)
• Collabera listed in GS 100 - recognized for excellence and maturity
• Collabera named among the Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses
• Collabera listed in GS 100 & ranked among top 10 service providers
• Collabera was ranked:
• 32 in the Top 100 Large Businesses in the U.S
• 18 in Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S
• 3 in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New Jersey
• 3 in the Top 100 Privately-held Businesses in New Jersey
• 66th on FinTech 100
• 35th among top private companies in New Jersey
http://www.collabera.com/about_us/accolades.jsp
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.

A MORE ACCURATE JOB TITLE WOULD BE - Procurement Cost Analyst. Determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods related to subcontract proposals. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost proposals and costing audits. Examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 8+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, cost analyst and price analysis practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. 

Evaluates vendor cost and pricing proposals 700K and above in support of US Government Contracts. Relies on financial experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks working Suppliers, Commodity Managers, Pricing Analysts and Program Managers. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 

Basic Qualifications: 

8 years experience in procurement. 

Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or Supply Chain or technical discipline; an additional 5 years of experience in procurement may be considered in lieu of degree. 

Additional Qualifications: 

Must have strong report writing skills 

Solid understanding of Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR Part 15) and Cost Accounting Standards. 

Strong computer skills - MS Office, ERP software and data management. 

Comprehensive organizational, analytical and written and oral communication skills. 

Broad knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting and financial analysis techniques. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, company is committed to a diverse workforce

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8am- 5pm- Monday-Friday - Overtime likely on Saturday. 

This position expected to run through the end of the year, with possible extension based on company business needs. 

Ensure candidate experience relates to that provided in job description and experience is clearly identifiable on resume for client review 

CANDIDATES MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN ONLY 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.