About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Junior Cost Analyst to support cost allocation and cost-of-service studies for state and local government engagements. This hybrid role blends onsite work in Tuckahoe, VA with remote responsibilities and involves analysis, reporting, and client-facing activities.

• Perform cost allocation and cost-of-service studies for state and local government clients.
• Gather and analyze client financial data (expenditure reports, revenue reports, invoices, budgets, time sheets, fixed asset reports, depreciation, contracts, general ledgers).
• Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, recommend actions, and measure outcomes.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables, reports, and presentations.
• Facilitate meetings and conduct interviews with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Research applicable state and federal regulations relevant to client projects.
• Support proposal responses and identify additional service opportunities.
• Manage project activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 25% as needed for client meetings and project work.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• 0–3 years of consulting or related accounting/finance experience (entry-level candidates with internships encouraged).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation).
• Comfortable with algebra, percentages, ratios and related quantitative analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to produce clear, client-ready documents.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the Tuckahoe, VA office and be willing to work onsite as required in a hybrid arrangement.
• Home office requirements: 20 Mbps internet (or higher) and reliable Wi‑Fi or Cat5/6 wired connection. Must permanently reside in the Continental US.

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Preferred Skills

• 6+ months of related work experience or a relevant internship.
• Understanding of cost accounting and cost allocation concepts.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and local government operations.
• Experience producing professional reports and client presentations.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Salary range: $55,000 — $65,000 per year (reported by the client). Compensation may vary by experience, location, and other factors.
• This is a hybrid role based in Tuckahoe, VA (commutable to the client’s local office). Up to 25% travel may be required.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate that in your application or contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.