Project Control Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Project Control Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting and managing project cost control processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update project cost and completion reports.
• Prepare and monitor AFE/PRN write-ups as assigned, ensuring timely review and approval.
• Collaborate with project management leaders and managers to monitor project spending:
• Update monthly forecast cost reports including current and future year spend, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC).
• Maintain cost reporting tools and other reports as required (e.g., forecasting tool, QBR, MPR).
• Address supplemental funding requests, invoice and purchase order/commitment issues, and transfers of incorrect project costs.
• Identify cost overruns and monitor contingency and project completion dates.
• Review project costs for compliance with regulatory and company/department guidelines, processes, and procedures (GAAP, FERC, as applicable).
• Analyze significant cost variances, trends, and irregularities and report findings with supporting documentation.
• Research, calculate, and ensure accurate project accruals with appropriate documentation.
• Review invoices and change orders; communicate with vendors to resolve outstanding invoice or accrual issues when needed.
• Develop ancillary and ad-hoc reports as needed to support KPI reporting and project data requests, and participate in periodic cost review meetings.
• Participate in budget and forecast meetings as required.
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including on-site project support if needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of project cost controls and financial reporting, with familiarity in GAAP and FERC standards as applicable.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Well-organized, able to work independently, and demonstrate strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.
• Experience working with Project Managers in cost control, forecasting, accruals, and report generation.
• Familiarity with Lawson or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to work occasional overtime for critical deadlines and special project assignments.
• Position level will be commensurate with experience and skill set.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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