Project Cost Controls-Gas Power Generation

Overview

This role supports the Project Cost Controls function as a resource to the support team and the leader of daily operations within the department. Responsibilities include supporting the project team with contract management, compliance, payments, reports, and other project-related duties. The position also involves training and reviewing the work of lower-level employees and performing the same work. You will act as a liaison between job sites and the corporate office while helping shape processes and standards to carry forward hybrid energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor and supplier contracts and change orders through Textura online payment program and other programs.
• Review and update procurement purchase orders for taxability based on state guidelines.
• Partner with project sites and/or other departments to influence day-to-day practices and procedures.
• Review documentation, perform testing, and address issues to ensure SOX compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors, job site personnel, and corporate office colleagues to obtain purchase orders and other information needed to resolve internal and external invoice and payment issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor and reconcile monthly statements; request missing invoices and process to ensure payments are made on time.
• Review vendor invoices to verify receipts are in the system to ensure accurate cost reporting to projects.
• Train, delegate, and review the work of lower-level employees; may be relied upon to provide guidance on issues escalated.
• Work directly with the lien waiver team to prepare remittance and capture lien waivers for incorporated material and subcontracts.
• Prepare, audit, and manage vendor payment groups; audit selections and work with Accounts Payable to resolve integrity issues.
• Support emergency check requests required by the field and Avon departments to ensure they are compliant and issued timely.
• Review and approve new project setup submissions.
• Review project costs for accuracy and compare to forecast; collaborate with Supply Chain and Project Teams to capture missing costs.
• Monitor sales and use taxes related to materials procured for projects; complete sales tax exemptions and use tax accruals where applicable.
• Support month-end AP close processes relative to accurate accruals.
• Maintain confidentiality of corporate financial information to uphold corporate integrity.
• Communicate information that requires some explanation and/or interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in accounting or related degree, or equivalent combinations of education and work experience.
• 5 or more years of experience with accounting, accounts payable, taxes, or other related experience; construction experience is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of operations procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and active listening skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with strong mathematical and financial skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and data entry (10-key).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction experience (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• $26.41 - $36.32 Individual Compensation (to be determined based on the applicant’s applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity).
• Competitive pay and annual bonus
• Reimbursed lodging
• Per diem
• Company truck with a gas card
• Rotational program with paid flights home
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums for everyone on plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)

Location

Avon, Minnesota (Headquarters)