Project Cost Administrator

Our Client, a Public Utility that provides natural gas and electricity to the majority of Michigan's 10 million residents is seeking a talented and self-driven individual for needs serving in the role of Project Cost Administrator.

DUTIES:

A Project Cost Administrator is responsible for performing administrative tasks related to the management of project costs, in support of the project controls and project management team.  A primary function of this role will be to coordinate the processing, routing and review of vendor invoices on multiple projects, ensuring that costs are allocated to the correct projects and that appropriate personnel are notified and/or included in the invoice review process.  This role will also be required, at times, to perform some degree of validation to ensure invoice values are correct, are supported by appropriate back-up documentation, and are aligned with the terms of contract/purchase order documents.  The Project Cost Administrator will also be responsible for creating various logs to track vendor invoices and other project costs.

SKILLS:

A Project Cost Administrator must be highly organized and capable of dealing with large amounts of data.  This position requires an above average level of computer-based skills, including the ability to work with and create spreadsheets.  Effective communication and relationship building skills are necessary, along with the capability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner.  

SAP

Basic Accounting Skills

Ability to Learn new tools, experience with Unifier will set you apart

Good with Deadlines

Strong Excel Skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A Project Cost Administrator should have a sufficient level of experience working within an accounts payable process that would allow them to demonstrate a working knowledge of the duties identified.  Experience in a project environment or an environment where high volumes of data were handled is preferable.  An understanding of basic accounting practices, or verifiable higher-level education in accounting or business will also set candidates apart.