Administrative Assistant (USA)

the Client•Bayport, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant I will provide real-time cost visibility, budgeting accuracy, and financial discipline during the planning and execution phases of a scheduled plant turnaround. The role bridges field execution and corporate accounting. Responsibilities include reconciling invoices against field-verified data to prepare the final expenditure report, explaining budget variances, and capturing data to improve future turnaround-cycle estimates. The position is onsite in Bayport, Texas, and is a 12-month contract. Standard working hours begin at 8 a.m.; occasional overtime averaging two hours may be requested. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in cost control or a financial background, unless qualifying through the education requirement.
Associate degree or 5 years of experience.
Mastery of Excel, including Pivot Tables.
Experience with Google Suite applications.
Organized and structured approach to work.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Reconcile invoices against field-verified data and produce a final expenditure report after the turnaround.
Analyze and explain why the turnaround event went over or under budget.
Capture benchmarking data to improve the accuracy of the next turnaround cycle.