Cost Controls Analyst

ECLARO

White Plains, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Actuals, Adobe Acrobat, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Billing, Billing Records, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Reporting, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Energy Efficiency, Expense Tracking, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Genetics, Information Technology & Information Systems, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Process Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, System Migration, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
White Plains, NY
POSTED
Today
Cost Controls Analyst
Job Number: 26-01009

Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Cost Controls Analyst for our client in White Plains, NY.

ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:
  • The role supports the Portfolio Cost Controls function within the Cost Control group by performing comprehensive cost analysis and reconciliations, managing high volume billings, processing accounts payable invoices, and completing monthly accrual reviews.
  • Responsibilities also include verifying budget compliance, reviewing purchase orders, performing manual interest calculations, coordinating project closeouts, and supporting departmental workflows.
  • The position requires a high level of accuracy, timely completion of all deliverables, and strong adherence to established financial controls and deadlines.

Responsibilities:
  • Portfolio Cost Control: Support cost management activities by tracking project expenditures, preparing journal entry adjustments, performing manual interest calculations, and generating portfolio-level cost reports.
  • Billing and Invoice Processing: Contribute to the accurate and timely preparation of high volume monthly billings and invoices using SAP, Primavera, PDF tools, and Teams Planner.
  • Reconciliation: Conduct routine portfolio and project-level cost control accounting, including variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) and financial system reconciliations. Research and resolve discrepancies related to payments and revenue postings.
  • Project Closeouts: Execute final reconciliations and cost recovery activities for completed projects. Prepare complete and accurate Closeout Memo Packages in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Billing Discrepancy Resolution: Maintain organized and accurate billing records. Assist with resolving billing-related inquiries and discrepancies for internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Accounts Payable Support: Assist with invoice processing, purchase order corrections, and verification of available PO funding. Request additional funding when required to support accurate payments.
  • Reporting: Assist with monthly performance reports, budget tracking, and cost monitoring. Support data organization and analysis using Excel, Teams Planner, and Procore.
  • Account Maintenance: Update client billing records, project hour tracking, and payment history information across relevant systems.
  • Compliance: Review and verify budget requests against approved purchase orders and contract values. Assist in the monthly accrual review process to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Departmental Workflows and Transitions: Support the department in system migrations, process transitions, and implementation of new platforms and workflows. Ensure timely and accurate execution of related tasks.

Skills:
  • Experience: Background in cost controls, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting, or general ledger maintenance.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and auditing abilities to interpret financial data and resolve complex cost and billing discrepancies.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including PivotTables and lookup functions), as well as proficiency with PDF tools, Teams Planner, SharePoint, Procore, Word, and Outlook.
  • Systems Knowledge: Hands on experience using SAP and Primavera.
  • Core Competencies: Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing complex billing processes under tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage time effectively.

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
  • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
  • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:
Eileen Sares
Eileen.McCabeSares@eclaro.com
646-755-9301
Eileen Sares | LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

About the Company

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ECLARO

Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:

• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities

Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:

• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services

Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.

Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.eclaroit.com