Cost Specialist (Finance)
Are you driven by the power of purpose? Do you strive to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all? If so, YWCA of Metro St. Louis is the place for you!
YWCA of Metro St. Louis provides our employees with opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while gaining the skills and confidence to have a fulfilling and successful career.
Purpose:
The role of the Cost Specialist is to assist in maintaining program requirements as it relates to the allocation of expenditures across programs and monitoring related balances. Assists in the implementation of current procedures as it related to maintaining requirements for a federally funded Head Start Program
Job Duties:
Test integrity of allocations across Restricted Cost Centers.Maintain monthly settlement of Unrestricted Cost Centers.Maintain weekly statistics of IdentoGo Services.Assist the Non-Federal Share Administrator with ad hoc reports, as assigned.Collect substantiating data for Cost Allocation Planning.Attend all required trainings, meetings and complete necessary certifications, as required.Assist with training of program staff as it related to procurement.
Formal Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Some college preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Experience with low income and culturally diverse families preferred.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
