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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Robert HalfHouston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for cost controls and project management? Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a  Growth Projects Accountant  for a  long-term contract  position at their downtown Houston office. If you have a background in finance, accounting, construction management, or business, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering project teams and make an impact on high-profile initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

As a Growth Projects Accountant, you will :

  • Leverage advanced cost analyst skills to deliver comprehensive cost control support for engineering projects.
  • Analyze and communicate the financial impacts of scope changes, contract values, cost trends, project contingencies, and more to departmental leadership.
  • Assist with project approvals, invoice coding, payments, and reconciliation, ensuring alignment with contracts.
  • Track project actuals and commitments in detail, prepare detailed monthly forecasts, and deliver essential project metrics.
  • Provide quarterly accruals, input for contracts and work offers, re-classes, and maintain documentation for project files.
  • Address ad-hoc requests as needed, adapting to the dynamic project environment.

Education and Experience :

  • 5–10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management, or business (or equivalent related experience).

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Strong interpersonal communication and judgment skills to professionally challenge and evaluate critical assumptions and activities.
  • Proficiency in financial software packages and ability to collaborate with Project Managers to resolve project-related financial issues.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., pivot tables, managing large data sets).

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience within the pipeline industry.
  • Familiarity with SAP systems.

    • Work Environment and Conditions

  • Primarily office-based with normal working conditions.
  • Ability to sit or remain stationary for 50% of the time.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.
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