Description:

We are currently seeking a Cost Analyst at our newly constructed Nederland industrial gas facility in Nederland, TX. This position coordinates and leads operations, maintenance and TAR cost control activities for the Nederland facility. This position will report to the site Maintenance Manager

Principal Responsibilities:

Monitors all operations, maintenance and TAR costs for the Nederland plant.Provides support during all phases for lump sum and cost reimbursable projects.Provides monthly variance explanations and provide financial recommendations to Finance and management.Ensure compliance with financial policies, US GAAP, local statutory regulations, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley.Forecasts Estimate at Complete (EAC) to identify areas of risk to cost and scheduleCreates and maintains project portfolios, associated budgets and deliverablesConducts financial audits on projects and evaluates inconsistencies.Maintains weekly, monthly and yearly cost reports and expenses.Maintains change orders, invoices and purchase order logs.Processes, validates and reconciles all invoices.Processes, validates and reconciles vendor timesheets for major turnarounds and routine work.Monitors Purchase Orders transactions and creates change orders, when needed, with supporting documentation from VendorsCreates Request for Purchase (RFPs) for all turnarounds, maintenance and operations to ensure timely delivery of materials/services.Assists management with monthly reviews of period costs to assure costs are applied to correct Purchase Orders/Work Orders and reclass costs accordingly.Completes yearly accounting accruals are submitted and accurateAssists in development of budgets and analyzes current year spend to determine estimate at complete.Manage day to day Accounting/Finance processes (A/P) with accounting staff.Closely interacts with vendors.Other duties as assigned.