JOB SUMMARYUnder the general direction of the Manager of Cost Analysis in the Accounting Office, performs accounting and fiscal analyses related to the Cost Analysis area, in accordance with sound accounting practices and principles; and may be responsible for supervising specified accounting functions.Assists in the preparation of the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate proposal, the Sponsored Programs' fringe benefit rate proposal, and review of the calculation of rates for service center facilities. Incumbents are expected to independently apply accounting skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal cost principles, including cost accounting standards. Assists in preparing other special cost studies related to