Sr Cost Analyst

"This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Policy. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week."
JOB SCOPE
Validates and codes monthly cost and expense invoices to ensure that Telecom costs are accurately reflected within the monthly market financial statements and that the invoices reflect contractual rates. Responsible for creation and comparison of monthly cost trends for forecasting, comparison to budget and monthly trend variances. These monthly trends will supplement the monthly financial statement reporting package, prepared by the Telephone Finance organization. In addition, works with internal sources in development and maintenance of necessary inventories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and interprets billing support data produced by the vendor and/or internal sources which includes trouble-shooting for anomalies and contractual rate validation.
• Files and tracks vendor disputes as determined by contractual rate analysis.
• Anticipates and predicts additions, changes and deletions that should reflect in the next monthly billing. Calculates accruals for any adjustments not reflected in billing.
• Analyzes vendor aging for outstanding balances. Mediates with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve payment application discrepancies.
• Analyzes and interprets monthly cost variances and trends as reported in Financial Statements.
• Design and build database query reports to enable decision making and support monthly billed trends.
• Collaborates with vendors and manages disputes by holding periodic follow up calls with assigned vendors. Researches contracts to determine validity of vendor position.
• Codes assigned invoices to ensure proper classification within monthly financial statements, based on information received from the field, inventory system, circuit service orders, etc.
• Reconciles assigned accounts to ensure payments are received and posted, open balances researched and credits used appropriately.
• Builds and maintains inventory lists as required. Ascertains and identifies if disparities exist.
• Validates and audits monthly rates to contractual terms for multiple vendors.
• Determines, quantifies and summarizes monthly cost accruals.
• Utilizes internal controls to protect company assets/inventories.
• Obtains and maintains tax exemptions from vendors where applicable.
• Identifies and investigates problems in financial processes as it relates to recording of monthly cost invoices and recommends continuous improvement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum four (4) years of Accounting Experience
• Minimum four (4) years of PeopleSoft or Accounting Software Experience
• Minimum four (4) years of Carrier Cost Management Systems Experience

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to analyze and interpret data in a detailed manner
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at one time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use critical thinking to make decisions and problem solve issues while working under pressure
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with others to resolve problems, handle requests or situations
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and software applications (i.e., spreadsheet, word processing, database)
• Knowledge and understanding of telecommunications products and services

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Microsoft SharePoint experience
• Tableau Reporting experience
• Fraud Preventing/Analysis experience
• SQL experience

FAU350-NTO 2024-39617 2024
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