What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Cost Accountant position at Brunel?
Brunel Energy is recruiting a Site Cost Accountant to work with a major oil and gas company on an 1-year contract in Hubbard, TX. The company is offering per-diem for those who are non-locals!
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Site Cost Accountant to support financial and cost management activities at an operational facility. This individual will be responsible for monitoring site operating costs, managing financial reporting, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring accurate cost allocation and accounting. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost accounting within an industrial, manufacturing, or Oil & Gas environment, with strong SAP skills and the ability to work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, analyze, and report site operating costs, including operational, maintenance, and capital expenditures.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for site operations.
- Perform budget-versus-actual analysis, investigate cost variances, and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Review and validate invoices, purchase orders, and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Monitor capital project expenditures and maintenance costs, ensuring proper cost tracking and reporting.
- Prepare financial reports and cost analysis to support operational and management decision-making.
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams to address cost-related issues and improve financial accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
- Support continuous improvement of cost accounting processes and reporting procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in cost accounting, site accounting, or financial analysis within an industrial or operational environment.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles, cost allocation, accruals, and month-end close processes.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and budget-versus-actual analysis.
- Advanced SAP S/4HANA experience is required.
- Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams.
- Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, or manufacturing experience preferred.