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Overview
The Cost Accountant ensures the integrity of federal grant expenditures by evaluating cost allocation methodologies, validating financial data, and ensuring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and client requirements. This role supports sound financial stewardship across hospitals, universities, tribal governments, and non‑profits.
Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Cost Allocation Plans (CAPs) and Indirect Cost Rate Proposals (IDCRPs).

• Validate that costs are:

• Allowable and reasonable

• Properly documented

• Compliant with federal grant requirements

• Reconcile cost data with financial statements, budgets, and supporting records.

• Identify and exclude unallowable costs from calculations.

• Assist in evaluating cost distribution methods across multiple programs.

• Support preparation of financial reports, findings, and recommendations.

• Maintain accurate spreadsheets, tracking tools, and financial records.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (including grant recipients).

• Familiarity with federal cost principles, internal controls, and risk assessment.

• Experience with federal audits (Single Audit, OIG, GAO).

• Provide basic guidance on cost allocation and grant compliance.

• Federal Government experience is mandatory.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• CPA not required.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or grants management.

• Hands-on experience with direct and indirect cost allocation.

• Experience working with or supporting grant requests from:

• Hospitals

• Universities

• Tribal entities

• Non-profit organizations

• Understanding of federal grant regulations (2 CFR Part 200)

• Knowledge of GAAP and basic cost accounting principles.

• Strong Excel, this includes pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and error‑checking. and data analysis skills.

• Experience with financial systems (UFMS, PMS, GrantSolutions, or similar).

• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Understanding of grant requests from hospitals, universities, tribal entities, and non-pofits.

• Direct and indirect cost allocation.

• Federal Government experience is mandatory.

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