Project Cost Accountant

CGP Data Center and Cloud Solutions; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG in Shreveport, LA (Hybrid) is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to serve as the primary liaison between Project Management, Procurement and Finance. You will track project purchase orders, monitor vendor invoicing and keep cost records accurate throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with project teams to ensure commitments are invoiced on time.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field. Preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, procurement, accounts payable, or project financial support.
• Experience tracking purchase orders, invoices, and project costs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial point of contact between Project Managers, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance.
• Track all project purchase orders from issuance through final invoicing and closeout.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely invoicing.
• Maintain accurate records of project commitments, invoices, and remaining balances.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Budget tracking

Cost reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Business Admin

Tools

NetSuite

Procore

Excel

Primavera/Microsoft Project

Job description

Careers in End-to-End
Data Center Services

The People

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we’ve assembled some of the most experienced leadership in the industry to guide our teams of highly-capable technicians, partners and subcontractors. With the right practical knowledge, training and clearances, our people have the skills and expertise to take on any job and work within any environment.

The Work

From new builds and whitespace fit-outs to professional and technical services, CPG offers a diverse range of career opportunities across our lines of business. Matching the pace of our customers and the industry at large, we’re one of the fastest-growing data center service providers in the country.

The Impact

For over 20 years, CPG has been at the vanguard of the data center industry’s transformation, empowering organizations to store and deliver an unprecedented volume of data and applications to increasingly dispersed end-users. Today, CPG’s expertise extends far beyond simple construction or any one line of service – driven by the employees that make us a true partner to Fortune 500 companies, enterprise cloud providers and colocation data centers.

The Benefits

Competitive compensation with generous health and wellness options, retirement and paid time off

Growth opportunities across our lines of business

On-the-job training and professional development

The Opportunities

Do you have a desire to work with the best? We employ only the most highly skilled and accomplished professionals in the industry.

Position:Project Cost Accountant

Location: Shreveport, LA

Job Id:1421

# of Openings:1

Title: Project Cost Accountant

Location: Shreveport, LA (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Cost Accountant serves as the primary liaison between Project Management, Procurement, and Finance teams. This role is responsible for tracking project purchase orders, monitoring vendor invoicing, maintaining accurate project cost records, and ensuring commitments are invoiced and closed out in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work closely with project teams to ensure financial information remains accurate throughout the project lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as the primary financial point of contact between Project Managers, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance.
• Track all project purchase orders from issuance through final invoicing and closeout.
• Monitor open purchase orders and work with vendors and project teams to ensure timely invoicing.
• Review outstanding commitments and identify purchase orders that should be closed or adjusted.
• Maintain accurate records of project commitments, invoices, and remaining balances.
• Assist Project Managers with budget tracking and cost reporting. EVS if required.
• Assist Project Managers with data collection for all exhibit Bs and info needed for change orders/contracts
• Support Project Planners with Scheduling as needed.
• Reconcile purchase order values against invoiced amounts and approved changes.
• Maintain logs of change orders and ensure supporting documentation is properly recorded.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Support monthly project cost reviews and assist with forecasting project expenditures.
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare project financial reports and provide updates on outstanding commitments, pending invoices, and cost trends.
• Support project closeout activities by ensuring all purchase orders, invoices, and financial records are completed and properly documented.
• Identify potential financial issues and elevate concerns to Project Management and Finance leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field. - Preferred DEGREE NOT REQUIRED
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, procurement, accounts payable, or project financial support.
• Experience tracking purchase orders, invoices, and project costs.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Project Managers, vendors, and finance personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Construction, data center, or project-based accounting experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite & Procore
• Experience supporting large capital projects and subcontractor invoicing.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications such as: Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of NetSuite is a PLUS.
• Strong Excel and data management skills. Primavera / Microsoft Project skills

Certificates and Licenses:

• No certificates or licenses required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move objects 10-50 pounds; they are frequently required to stand, walk, stoop. Kneel, crouch, or crawl; Occasionally required to sit and climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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