MAXIMUS Hiring for Cost Accounting Consultant – 2021-66249 at Springfield, Illinois Full Time

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/jobs/8417861 Cost Accounting ConsultantJob SummaryThe Associate Consultant performs problem identification, evaluation and recommendation of resolution(s), standard implementation, general client training, and solution deployment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Perform cost allocation and cost of service studies for state and local governments.- Support projects/initiatives by analyzing costs or processes and procedures for government agencies.- Produce project deliverables that meet and exceed performance expectations including scope of work requirements, financial objectives (revenue and profit goals), and implementation time frames.- Gather necessary client financial information (such as expenditure reports, revenue reports, billing invoices, budgets, time sheets, work orders, fixed asset reports, depreciation reports, contracts, general ledgers, and general office correspondence), analyzes accounts, and prepares reports documenting findings of such analysis.- Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with customers (internal and external), clients, teammates as needed based on project assignments.- Analyze complex data and identify patterns, recommend actions, and measure outcomes- Participate in client meetings; develops trust, credibility, and strong client relationships; and seeks opportunities to add value above and beyond competitors.- Achieve and/or exceed client satisfaction metrics that will increase satisfaction annually.- Manage the activities of projects in accordance with MAXIMUS established policies and procedures.- Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience consulting within designated function.- Develop solutions to moderately complex problems.- Perform standard implementation, general client training, and solution deployment.- Ensure solutions are aligned with organization policies and procedures.- Assist in the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.- Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with customers (internal and external), clients, teammates as needed based on project assignments.- Considered advanced in field within the organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: – Perform cost allocation and cost of service studies for state and local governments. – Support projects/initiatives by analyzing costs or processes and procedures for government agencies. – Produce project deliverables that meet and exceed performance expectations including scope of work requirements, financial objectives (revenue and profit goals), and implementation time frames. – Gather necessary client financial information (such as expenditure reports, revenue reports, billing invoices, budgets, time sheets, work orders, fixed asset reports, depreciation reports, contracts, general ledgers, and general office correspondence), analyzes accounts, and prepares reports documenting findings of such analysis.- Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with customers (internal and external), clients, teammates as needed based on project assignments. – Analyze complex data and identify patterns, recommend actions, and measure outcomes – Participate in client meetings; develops trust, credibility, and strong client relationships; and seeks opportunities to add value above and beyond competitors. – Achieve and/or exceed client satisfaction metrics that will increase satisfaction annually. – Manage the activities of projects in accordance with MAXIMUS established policies and procedures. – Perform other duties as may be assigned by management. Minimum Requirements: – Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience consulting within designated func tion.- Develop solutions to moderately complex problems. – Perform standard implementation, general client training, and solution deployment. – Ensure solutions are aligned with organization policies and procedures. – Assist in the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. – Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with customers (internal and external), clients, teammates as needed based on project assignments. – Considered advanced in field within the organization.Education and Experience Requirements:The Ideal Candidate will Possess the Following Additional Education and Experience:- Bachelors degree required (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree)- 2 years related work experience preferred- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently- Experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and/or reporting software to do analysis- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel and other computer software applications- Knowledge or experience in using sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies- Ability to regularly interact with all levels and develop strong working relationships with management, infrastructure point of contacts, staff, and customersSince 1975, Maximus has