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Aston Carter - Portland, OR

posted 3 months ago

Full-time
Portland, OR
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Cost Accounting Analyst position at Aston Carter involves managing project costs and supporting procurement activities for renewable energy projects, primarily in solar and wind. The role requires tracking costs, assisting with forecasting, and performing variance analysis for projects ranging from $15 million to $150 million.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project costs, and assist with forecasting and budgeting for each individual project.
  • Build and manage reports to ensure the project is within the scope and spending limits.
  • Support the procurement team in obtaining materials, labor, etc.
  • Create and formulate requests for proposals/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations.
  • Administer and lead cross-functional teams through the competitive bidding process, direct supplier negotiations, evaluate and select suppliers in accordance with company policies.
  • Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to provide goods/services at costs consistent with budgetary expectations.
  • Participate in the negotiation of construction contracts to minimize operational, legal, and financial risks.
  • Collaborate with both internal and external legal counsel, as applicable.
  • Track material/service costs and supplier performance using approved metrics and tools.
  • Analyze trends and make corresponding sourcing decisions.
  • Lead and/or participate in meetings with suppliers to rectify issues and ensure suppliers are capable of meeting and are aware of the requirements and expectations.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

  • 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)
  • Proficient to expert level experience with MS Excel and data analysis
  • Experience with SAP, Ariba, MS Excel, buyer purchasing, procurement & construction, procurement engineering, procurement services, proposal writing, invoicing

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, etc.) or equivalent combination of experience and technical training
  • Knowledge of purchasing processes or procedures
  • Experience working in a high-performance company with multiple systems and organizations related to compliance, safety, quality, and environmental management
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Self-starter with excellent planning, project management, work planning, and organizing skills
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly MS Excel
  • Preferred experience in SAP and Ariba or similar programs related to procurement
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