Aston Carter is hiring: Cost Accounting Analyst in Portland

Cost Accounting Analyst

Job Description

This positions will be managing the cost of the projects and assisting in purchasing activities to support the procurement team. They will be working on projects ranging from $15 milling to $150 Million ranging from construction and engineering services, materials and any additional goods/services needs related to the development of renewable energy projects (primarily solar and wind farms). The cost will be tracked and assist w/ the forecasting of these projects, in addition to performing variance analysis.

Responsibilities

Managing the project cost, assisting w/ forecasting and budgeting for each individual projects.

Building and managing reports to ensure the project is within the scope and spend. Supporting the procurement team obtain material, labor, ect.

Creating/formulating requests for proposal/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations.

Administers and leads cross-functional teams through the competitive bidding process, directs supplier negotiations, evaluates and selects suppliers in accordance with company policies.

Evaluates and selects suppliers based on their ability to provide the goods/services and at costs consistent budgetary expectations.

Participates in the negotiation of construction contracts to minimize operational, legal and financial risks. Collaborates with both internal and external legal counsel, as applicable.

Tracks material/service costs and supplier performance using approved metrics and tools. Analyzes trends and makes corresponding sourcing decisions.

Leads and/or participates in meetings with suppliers to rectify issues and to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting and are aware of the requirements and expectations.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Hard Skills

+ 2+ years of Cost Accounting experience within manufacturing, construction, or renewable industry

+ 1+ year minimum experience in procurement or purchasing (Construction, renewables, utility, power plant industries)

+ Managing cost for projects from budgeting to actuals

+ Proficient to expert level experience with MS Excel and data analysis

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 36 Month(s)+

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Portland, Oregon.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.