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Cost Allocation Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

You will prepare monthly cost deliverables and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure ... Prepares specific budgets and assist with their allocation in accordance with prescribed standards ...

You will prepare monthly cost deliverables and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure ... Prepares specific budgets and assist with their allocation in accordance with prescribed standards ...

Cost Accountant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Cost Accountant On-Site Location: North Phoenix (101 & Cave Creek Rd) Requirement: Must be a US ... Manufacturing overhead allocation * Inventory accounting * Experience preparing and posting journal ...

You will prepare monthly cost deliverables and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure ... Prepares specific budgets and assist with their allocation in accordance with prescribed standards ...

You will prepare monthly cost deliverables and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure ... Prepares specific budgets and assist with their allocation in accordance with prescribed standards ...

Cost Accounting Manager

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Develop, validate, and maintain bills of materials, labor routings, overhead allocation methodologies, and manufacturing cost structures. * Lead annual standard cost roll activities and periodic cost ...

Cost Accounting Manager

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

Develop, validate, and maintain bills of materials, labor routings, overhead allocation methodologies, and manufacturing cost structures. * Lead annual standard cost roll activities and periodic cost ...

Accounting Specialist II

Phoenix, AZ

$20 - $27/hr

... cost allocation errors Acts as a local expert in all areas of cash handling; conducts department cash audits and tracks cashier audits and blind drop audits Evaluates reports and audits Utilizes ...

Accounting Specialist II

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20 - $27/hr

... cost allocation errors • Acts as a local expert in all areas of cash handling; conducts department cash audits and tracks cashier audits and blind drop audits • Evaluates reports and audits • ...

Partner with operations, finance and corporate teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial reporting. * Monitor financial data integrity across ERP systems ensuring appropriate accounting ...

Cost Accounting Tutor

Tempe, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

Cost Accounting Tutor

Tucson, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

Cost Accounting Tutor

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

Cost Accounting Tutor

Mesa, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

Cost Accounting Tutor

Glendale, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

Cost Accounting Tutor

Gilbert, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain overhead allocation methods, flexible budgets, standard cost variances, and joint product costing while preparing students for managerial decision-making and CPA examination ...

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What is the difference between Cost Allocation vs Cost Analyst?

AspectCost AllocationCost Analyst
Primary RoleDistributing costs to departments or projects based on usageAnalyzing costs to identify trends and improve budgeting
Required SkillsAccounting principles, data analysis, financial softwareFinancial analysis, reporting, data interpretation
Work EnvironmentFinance or accounting departments, corporate settingsFinance teams, consulting firms, corporate finance
CertificationsCPA, CMA often preferredCPA, CMA, or similar financial certifications

Cost Allocation focuses on distributing expenses accurately across departments or projects, ensuring proper cost tracking. Cost Analyst, on the other hand, interprets financial data to support decision-making and budgeting. While both roles require financial expertise and certifications like CPA or CMA, their core functions differ: one allocates costs, the other analyzes them.

What is job cost allocation?

Job cost allocation is the process used by cost accountants and financial professionals to assign direct and indirect costs to specific jobs or projects. It helps organizations determine the true cost and profitability of each job, often using accounting software and cost tracking methods. Accurate allocation is essential for budgeting, pricing, and financial analysis.

What are examples of cost allocation?

Cost allocation involves assigning indirect costs to specific departments, projects, or products based on relevant bases such as labor hours, machine hours, or revenue. Common examples include allocating overhead expenses like rent, utilities, and administrative salaries to different cost centers to accurately determine product or service costs. Accurate cost allocation helps organizations analyze profitability and make informed financial decisions.

What are the three methods of cost allocation?

In cost allocation, the three common methods are direct allocation, which assigns costs directly to cost centers; step-down allocation, which allocates costs sequentially based on service relationships; and reciprocal allocation, which considers mutual services among departments. Cost accountants often use these methods to ensure accurate distribution of expenses across departments or projects.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Cost Allocation jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Cost Allocation job openings:

Infographic showing various Cost Allocation job openings in Arizona as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

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Requisition ID: 295751 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Chandler, AZ
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Fab 62 is an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility for Intel Corporation, located at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and construction scope required to complete and finish-out a leading-edge chipmaking facility — a highly demanding environment where precision, cleanliness, schedule certainty, and coordination across thousands of craft and professional personnel are essential to success. The project supports the continued expansion of domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, contributing to a more resilient technology supply chain while creating significant opportunity for the local Arizona workforce. Joining the Fab 62 team means contributing directly to one of the most strategically important construction efforts in the United States and helping deliver the infrastructure behind the next generation of microelectronics.”

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the cost engineering and cost analysis/control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements which require a high degree of technical skill. You will prepare monthly cost deliverables and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure alignment and timeliness of cost-related inputs. Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:
  • Supports the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
  • Assists in developing and assigning specific project cost accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions.
  • Prepares and coordinates the support for monthly invoices, reconciles the monthly project billings and their coding.
  • Coordinates the development and accuracy of PSERV, CoCo, QURR etc.
  • Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
  • Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications, including the consistent use of applicable procedures.
  • Prepares specific budgets and assist with their allocation in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.Strong knowledge of Bechtel's financial reporting systems (CFAR), controller account codes, cost management system (EcoSys), and the digital supply chain system (DSCS).
  • Must have excellent communications and presentation skills to combine sound analytical cost engineering principles with the ability to summarize, reach appropriate conclusions, and implement cost containment plans.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
  • Preferred experience in Data Centers and/or Semiconductors industries.
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