Cost Analyst Invoice Specialist
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Turner & Townsend is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst / Invoice Specialist to support capital projects and programs within the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have experience with invoice processing SAP transactions cost tracking and financial administration. This role serves as a key liaison between project teams vendors procurement and accounts payable to ensure timely and accurate processing of project-related costs and invoices.
*Role requires four days a week on site
Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Cost Administration
- Process and validate vendor invoices within SAP ensuring completeness accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Review invoices for proper cost coding charge codes work breakdown structures (WBS) cost centers and project allocations.
- Coordinate with project managers contractors vendors and accounting personnel to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
- Create and process Service Entries in SAP to facilitate invoice approvals and payment processing.
- Monitor invoice workflow status and ensure timely approval and payment of vendor invoices.
- Support accounts payable activities by researching and resolving invoice exceptions payment holds and disputed charges.
- Verify tax treatment exemption status and supporting documentation as required.
- Maintain accurate records of invoice transactions approvals and supporting documentation.
Cost Tracking & Financial Support
- Track project expenditures and committed costs to support project budget management and forecasting activities.
- Assist with monthly cost reporting accruals and financial reconciliations.
- Review project cost data for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring investigation or correction.
- Generate and maintain cost tracking reports and dashboards using SAP Excel Power BI or equivalent reporting tools.
- Support project teams with financial analysis cost status updates and budget monitoring.
- Assist in maintaining purchasing and payment records related to project expenditures.
- Support SOX control activities and internal audits where applicable.
Administrative Support
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors to obtain required documentation supporting payment and compliance requirements.
- Maintain organized electronic records to support auditability and project reporting needs.
- Assist with special projects reporting requests and general project administration as needed.
Project / Program Specifications
- Market Sector Experience: Oil & Gas Construction
- Experience supporting capital projects operations maintenance activities or major construction programs preferred.
Qualifications :
- 3 years of experience in invoice processing cost analysis project controls accounts payable or financial administration.
- Experience using SAP for invoice processing service entries purchase requisitions and related financial transactions.
- Strong understanding of cost coding structures project accounting principles and financial controls.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including data analysis pivot tables and reporting functions.
- Experience utilizing Power BI Tableau or similar reporting and data visualization tools preferred.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Experience supporting construction industrial energy or oil & gas projects preferred.
Additional Information :
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs*
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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