Project Financial Controls Analyst – Invoicing & Budgets

American Electric Power; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Financial Controls Analyst at onsite locations in Columbus, OH or Steubenville, OH. Under direct supervision, you will assist with invoice processing, unvouchered liabilities management, work order administration, and general project controls support.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, auditing terms, dispute resolution, managing quotes, pursuing SOX compliance, and aiding budgeting for monthly O&M and capital plans. Travel 10-25%.

Qualifications

• Education as described: related field from accredited university; degrees include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
• With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years’ qualified experience.
• No experience required with a qualified Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Qualified experience includes utility operations knowledge and cost tracking, forecasting, budgets.
• Certifications not required at lower levels; certification may be required to progress to higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for management approval for contract labor and/or material services.
• Audit invoices per contract terms and conditions for labor and equipment billing rates, subcontractors, materials, Per Diem, escalation, overheads, etc.
• Dispute vendor invoices for contractual compliance and interpretation vs. billable items.
• Provide material service support including quotes, vendor support, receipting, and tracking.
• Identify and submit unvouchered liabilities per accounting policies and SOX requirements.
• Ensure policies and processes for accruing unvouchered liabilities align with project guidelines.
• Assist with work order administration: setup, in-service reporting, and closing.
• Ensure asset retirements are identified for timely processing; resolve errors with various departments.
• Support contract requisitions, bid packages, governance; assist in budgeting and reporting.
• Develop understanding of AEP project management standards and assist in managing projects to those standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft Financials

Business Objects

Cognos

Maximo Asset Suite

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Teamwork

Education

Related degree (Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with no experience required

Tools

Maximo Asset Suite

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Financial Controls Analyst at onsite locations in Columbus, OH or Steubenville, OH. Under direct supervision, you will assist with invoice processing, unvouchered liabilities management, work order administration, and general project controls support.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, auditing terms, dispute resolution, managing quotes, pursuing SOX compliance, and aiding budgeting for monthly O&M and capital plans. Travel 10-25%.